# Top **URL:** https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/top.md [Latest](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tags.md) --- ## [Neuromatch Impact Scholars Program × MJFF: opportunities to work with Parkinson’s research datasets](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/neuromatch-impact-scholars-program-x-mjff-opportunities-to-work-with-parkinson-s-research-datasets/1662)
**Author:** [@Joana.Guedes](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Joana.Guedes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/neuromatch-impact-scholars-program-x-mjff-opportunities-to-work-with-parkinson-s-research-datasets/1662 "2026-10-01T07:28:28Z")
Hi everyone! We’re excited to share an opportunity for members of the MJFF Data Community of Practice to get involved with the next Neuromatch Impact Scholars Program (ISP). The ISP is a team-based, part-time, mentored … --- ## [2026 Awardees - MJFF Training and Integrated Learning Support Grants](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2026-awardees-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1534)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2026-awardees-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1534 "2026-05-01T16:31:40Z")
We’re excited to announce the awardees for the Michael J. Fox Foundation Training (MJFF) and Integrated Learning Support Grants! Thank you to everyone who submitted an application – we received many thoughtful proposals … --- ## [Webinar - Managing Impostor Syndrome in Scientific Careers](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-managing-impostor-syndrome-in-scientific-careers/1665)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-managing-impostor-syndrome-in-scientific-careers/1665 "2026-09-17T16:56:49Z")
Hi @research\_community! Have you experienced impostor syndrome during your academic or research career? Has your impostor syndrome affected your work and/or your professional development? If so, please join us for our n… --- ## [MDS PAS 2026 regional congress](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-pas-2026-regional-congress/1378)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-pas-2026-regional-congress/1378 "2026-02-23T17:22:52Z")
Who will be heading out to Houston for the MDS PAS Congress in 2026??? I’ll be there and would love to meet up with any other peeps from the platform if you’re there! I have a poster on environmental risk factors for… --- ## [Gloria Edumaba Graham - Introduction](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/gloria-edumaba-graham-introduction/1635)
**Author:** [@edumaba\_graham](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/edumaba_graham)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/gloria-edumaba-graham-introduction/1635 "2026-07-29T08:11:51Z")
Hi everyone! I am Gloria from KNUST, Ghana. I am excited to join you and explore the field of Parkinson’s research. --- ## [MDS Congress 2026 Attendance](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-congress-2026-attendance/1678)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-congress-2026-attendance/1678 "2026-09-26T00:20:50Z")
Dear all, MDS 2026 Congress is coming up in a few weeks and we would love to know those of us in the community who will be attending ? Kindly comment on this thread. We would love an opportunity to meet during the Congr… --- ## [Healthy people with genetic risks in PPMI?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/healthy-people-with-genetic-risks-in-ppmi/1310)
**Author:** [@tiago.azevedo](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/tiago.azevedo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/healthy-people-with-genetic-risks-in-ppmi/1310 "2026-01-19T18:53:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am analysing the different subgroups available in PPMI’s curated data, and there are 6 people in the healthy cohort in which 2 have PRKN subgroup, 3 have GBA subgroup, and 1 has PINK1 subgroup. All of … --- ## [Hi, Jody Hesch from Colorado Springs](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hi-jody-hesch-from-colorado-springs/1383)
**Author:** [@jodyhesch](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jodyhesch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hi-jody-hesch-from-colorado-springs/1383 "2026-01-15T14:53:04Z")
Hi everyone! Jody Hesch here from Colorado Springs (originally Albuquerque, NM - with various years spent abroad in the UK, Germany and Australia). New to PD as of a year ago. I’m a freelance Data Engineer/Architect by… --- ## [Research Profile](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/research-profile/1570)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Adebisi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Benjamin_Adebisi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/research-profile/1570 "2026-05-29T21:46:57Z")
My research career is dedicated to deciphering the multi-tiered molecular mechanisms driving neurodegeneration, with a primary focus on Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and related synucleinopathies. Spanning o… --- ## [Webinar - Performing Analyses in Admixed Populations: Lessons From LARGE-PD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-performing-analyses-in-admixed-populations-lessons-from-large-pd/1364)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-performing-analyses-in-admixed-populations-lessons-from-large-pd/1364 "2026-02-10T15:51:43Z")
Do you work with admixed population data in your research? Are you interested in how genetic admixture shapes the way Parkinson’s is investigated and understood? If so, we hope you join us for our next webinar on Thursda… --- ## [Webinar - From real-life wearable data to digital biomarkers for Parkinson's disease: introducing the ParaDigMa toolbox](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-from-real-life-wearable-data-to-digital-biomarkers-for-parkinsons-disease-introducing-the-paradigma-toolbox/1493)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-from-real-life-wearable-data-to-digital-biomarkers-for-parkinsons-disease-introducing-the-paradigma-toolbox/1493 "2026-05-14T15:17:26Z")
Do you work with (or are interested in) wearable sensor data in PD? Have you encountered challenges deriving insights from real-life data? If so, please join us for our next webinar on Thursday, April 30th, 1:00pm-2:00pm… --- ## [Webinar - Associations Between Soccer Participation, TBI and PDRD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-associations-between-soccer-participation-tbi-and-pdrd/1311)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-associations-between-soccer-participation-tbi-and-pdrd/1311 "2026-02-11T06:48:05Z")
Have you ever wondered about the link between sports, head trauma, and Parkinson’s? Do you (or are you interested in) working with Fox Insight data in your Parkinson’s disease research? If so, join us for a community web… --- ## [Webinar - Investigation of Surrogate Imaging Markers for Early Diagnosis and Risk Stratification in Parkinson’s Disease](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-investigation-of-surrogate-imaging-markers-for-early-diagnosis-and-risk-stratification-in-parkinson-s-disease/1397)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-investigation-of-surrogate-imaging-markers-for-early-diagnosis-and-risk-stratification-in-parkinson-s-disease/1397 "2026-02-18T06:04:20Z")
Are you investigating Parkinson’s disease biomarkers in your research? Are you interested in methods which might allow for earlier diagnoses? If so, we hope you join us for our next webinar on Tuesday, February 10th, 11:… --- ## [Asking for help understanding SomeLogic proteomics data](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/asking-for-help-understanding-somelogic-proteomics-data/1334)
**Author:** [@tiago.azevedo](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/tiago.azevedo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/asking-for-help-understanding-somelogic-proteomics-data/1334 "2025-12-12T21:50:57Z")
Hello everyone! I’m using the CSF SomaLogic proteomic dataset under project 151. I was doing some sanity checks and discovered that the values of MAPT and SNCA (both) do not correlate strongly with the corresponding val… --- ## [When to email the editor during peer review, how long is too long for peer review?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/when-to-email-the-editor-during-peer-review-how-long-is-too-long-for-peer-review/1648)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/when-to-email-the-editor-during-peer-review-how-long-is-too-long-for-peer-review/1648 "2026-08-20T18:16:38Z")
with summer, i know many people are taking vacations, and not really diving into peer reviews as much buuuuut i was just wondering when is it time to email the editor for updates? i have one paper that’s been under revie… --- ## [Best way to match SOMAScan sequence IDs to gene IDs?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/best-way-to-match-somascan-sequence-ids-to-gene-ids/1663)
**Author:** [@tiago.azevedo](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/tiago.azevedo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/best-way-to-match-somascan-sequence-ids-to-gene-ids/1663 "2026-09-23T17:01:16Z")
Hi everyone! I have come to another unexpected finding with the SomaScan CSF data (under project 151), and I cannot find any information online for the SomaScan version used with PPMI (for PPMI we have 4,785 aptamers, w… --- ## [Calling the GP2 gang to introduce themselves in this post!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/calling-the-gp2-gang-to-introduce-themselves-in-this-post/1370)
**Author:** [@paularp](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/paularp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/calling-the-gp2-gang-to-introduce-themselves-in-this-post/1370 "2026-01-07T21:24:34Z")
GP2 is, first and foremost, a global community. It’s made up of and for people who push Parkinson’s Disease science forward from every corner of the world. If you currently work at GP2, if you’ve collaborated in the pas… --- ## [Deadline EXTENDED (March 2, 2026) - Call for Proposals: MJFF Training and Integrated Learning Support Grants](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/deadline-extended-march-2-2026-call-for-proposals-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1318)
**Author:** [@malosco](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/malosco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/deadline-extended-march-2-2026-call-for-proposals-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1318 "2025-12-02T17:30:35Z")
New funding opportunity! The Mentorship and Training Task Force is currently soliciting proposals to support training and integrated learning initiatives! Proposals are due March 2, 2026. Two proposals will be awarded. C… --- ## [Parkinson's Symptom Wheel: request for input](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/parkinsons-symptom-wheel-request-for-input/1389)
**Author:** [@vcatterson](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/vcatterson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/parkinsons-symptom-wheel-request-for-input/1389 "2026-01-19T21:33:19Z")
As part of the Visual Resources Task Force, a small group of us have been working on a Parkinson’s Symptom Wheel. We’ve focused in on three different concepts, and today we’re asking for your input! Which do you like bes… --- ## [Bridging global diversity gaps in Parkinson disease research](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/bridging-global-diversity-gaps-in-parkinson-disease-research/1566)
**Author:** [@danieltds](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/danieltds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/bridging-global-diversity-gaps-in-parkinson-disease-research/1566 "2026-07-27T16:18:14Z")
Hello everyone! We recently published an article in Nature Reviews Neurology discussing the lack of diversity in PD research and proposing practical measures to help move the field forward. The main idea is simple: if … --- ## [MDS 2026 posters](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-2026-posters/1702)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-2026-posters/1702 "2026-10-14T21:34:31Z")
I had a meeting at my poster presenting slot so missed out on sharing my posters on site :frowning: so i’m sharing here! a little dive into alzheimer’s pathology and lewy, and a little dive into progressive supranuclear … --- ## [Introducing the Bridge Analytics Environment (BAE): A New Cloud Workspace for PPMI Data](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/introducing-the-bridge-analytics-environment-bae-a-new-cloud-workspace-for-ppmi-data/1609)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/introducing-the-bridge-analytics-environment-bae-a-new-cloud-workspace-for-ppmi-data/1609 "2026-07-13T15:43:54Z")
Bridge Analytics is officially launching the Bridge Analytics Environment, a secure, collaborative workspace built by scientists, for scientists. Rather than a passive storage repository, it is a cloud-based analytical e… --- ## [Hello from Southeast Asia](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hello-from-southeast-asia/1386)
**Author:** [@YI-WEN](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/YI-WEN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hello-from-southeast-asia/1386 "2026-01-09T21:46:21Z")
Dear All, I am Yi-Wen from Malaysia! I am currently a post-doctoral researcher at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I know this community via GP2. My research interest is mainly focused on familial and EOPD c… --- ## [MJFF Data Community Webinars](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-data-community-webinars/1647)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-data-community-webinars/1647 "2026-08-21T13:47:20Z")
We’re happy to share this collection of webinars hosted by the Data Community of Practice! Coordinated by the Visual Resource Generation Task Force, these sessions explore exciting topics like working with Parkinson’s di… --- ## [PPMI structural and diffusion MRI processing manual](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ppmi-structural-and-diffusion-mri-processing-manual/1606)
**Author:** [@Iman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Iman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ppmi-structural-and-diffusion-mri-processing-manual/1606 "2026-06-24T17:25:18Z")
Dear all, We have recently processed the structural and diffusion MRI data of the PPMI dataset, and reported our processing pipeline at: Imaging/PPMI\_dMRI\_Processing\_Manual.pdf at main · MJFF-ResearchCommunity/Imaging … --- ## [Hi everyone! This is Baikuntha from AIIMS, Deoghar, India](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hi-everyone-this-is-baikuntha-from-aiims-deoghar-india/1403)
**Author:** [@Baikuntha\_Panigrahi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Baikuntha_Panigrahi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hi-everyone-this-is-baikuntha-from-aiims-deoghar-india/1403 "2026-01-19T15:36:54Z")
Hello everyone! This is Dr.Baikuntha, Assistant Professor in Neurology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India. I am a young and budding clinician-scientist with special interest in non-m… --- ## [I’m obsessed with the concept of the Social Exposome (and I’m making it everybody’s problem)](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/i-m-obsessed-with-the-concept-of-the-social-exposome-and-i-m-making-it-everybody-s-problem/1458)
**Author:** [@paularp](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/paularp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/i-m-obsessed-with-the-concept-of-the-social-exposome-and-i-m-making-it-everybody-s-problem/1458 "2026-03-12T02:19:34Z")
Recently I’ve been reading about the social exposome and its impact on brain health, and I find the concept fascinating. The social exposome is an emerging framework that aims to capture the totality of social exposures… --- ## [Systematic Review Quest: we need you!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/systematic-review-quest-we-need-you/1677)
**Author:** [@paularp](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/paularp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/systematic-review-quest-we-need-you/1677 "2026-09-13T06:40:49Z")
Have you ever done a systematic review? Or maybe you’ve read one and thought… wait, what exactly makes systematic a literature review? In simple terms, a systematic review brings together as much as possible available … --- ## [Monogenic PD in Africa](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/monogenic-pd-in-africa/1597)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/monogenic-pd-in-africa/1597 "2026-07-16T18:32:07Z")
98% of Sub-Saharan African Parkinsons disease cases lack an identified genetic cause creating a huge research gap. This suggests that environmental factors and the possibility of undiscovered genes and mechanisms have to… --- ## [Should Africa and other underrepresented population follow the crowd or carve their own convergent path?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/should-africa-and-other-underrepresented-population-follow-the-crowd-or-carve-their-own-convergent-path/1627)
**Author:** [@ekaamewu](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ekaamewu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/should-africa-and-other-underrepresented-population-follow-the-crowd-or-carve-their-own-convergent-path/1627 "2026-07-28T21:23:34Z")
A disproportionate majority of PD genomic work has been done in European and American cohorts. Although Africa is home to the deepest human genetic variation on Earth, it remains almost entirely uncharacterized and the c… --- ## [Epidemiology 101](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/epidemiology-101/1487)
**Author:** [@fbbriggs](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/fbbriggs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/epidemiology-101/1487 "2026-04-09T19:16:13Z")
Hi all, I am creating a few video vignettes to cover key epi concepts using NotebookLM and curated resources. I have a few areas that I will post on, but please let me know what are other burning questios you might have… --- ## [AD's p-tau217 Results and the Road Ahead for Parkinson's PET tracers](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ads-p-tau217-results-and-the-road-ahead-for-parkinsons-pet-tracers/1628)
**Author:** [@AmgadDroby](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/AmgadDroby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ads-p-tau217-results-and-the-road-ahead-for-parkinsons-pet-tracers/1628 "2026-07-24T17:02:48Z")
A major highlight of the recent AAIC 2026 (London, July 12–15), was the pooled longitudinal analysis of 2,684 cognitively unimpaired participants from major Alzheimer’s disease research cohorts including A4/LEARN, HABS, … --- ## [The Research Landscape Heatmap Project Kicked Off!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-research-landscape-heatmap-project-kicked-off/1717)
**Author:** [@ekaamewu](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ekaamewu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-research-landscape-heatmap-project-kicked-off/1717 "2026-10-16T17:01:55Z")
Thank you all (@paularp, @gginnan, @tiago.azevedo, @AngelaK, @ajbilson, @Kenlizzette, @bshaun) for gracing our first Research Landscape Heatmap meeting! I am delighted that we have decided to work together to see this pr… --- ## [PPMI omics -cohort full information](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ppmi-omics-cohort-full-information/1501)
**Author:** [@dicara](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/dicara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ppmi-omics-cohort-full-information/1501 "2026-04-17T21:20:08Z")
Dear all, I am Francesca Di Cara and pretty new to this community and also to PD research. Since I became a member of the MJFF consortium it has been a very great leraning journey for me and the data shared with the co… --- ## [Upcoming (funded!) Mentorship Opportunities](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-funded-mentorship-opportunities/1315)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-funded-mentorship-opportunities/1315 "2025-11-03T16:33:57Z")
Hi, Data Community members! The Mentorship and Training Task Force has been working behind the scenes designing activities to help further support the Parkinson’s disease research community in general, and early career … --- ## [Speaking at Ghana Neuroscience Conference](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/speaking-at-ghana-neuroscience-conference/1564)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/speaking-at-ghana-neuroscience-conference/1564 "2026-05-15T06:56:08Z")
Honored to speak at the 10th anniversary of the Ghana Neuroscience Society. My talk: “Parkinson’s disease today: What we know, what we don’t, and where we go next.” A chance to take stock of where the science stands—an… --- ## [Call for papers for neuro work from Latin America and the Caribbean!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/call-for-papers-for-neuro-work-from-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/1505)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/call-for-papers-for-neuro-work-from-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/1505 "2026-04-15T14:49:33Z")
Hiii everyone, sharing this call for paper from the Equity Neuroscience journal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/332499/no-more-waiting-toward-equitable-neuroscience-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean I kno… --- ## [International Day of Women and Girls in Science!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/1434)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/1434 "2026-02-22T10:50:22Z")
I just found out that today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science!!! Shoutout to all the wonderful women in our community on this day :brain: I found a quick read if you’d like: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov… --- ## [Tips for writing scientific manuscripts](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tips-for-writing-scientific-manuscripts/1422)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tips-for-writing-scientific-manuscripts/1422 "2026-02-11T06:44:15Z")
I just saw this on twitter for writing manuscripts and thought it was a neat visual (i’m also sharing the link to the post directly to credit the person): https://x.com/rabataller/status/2018300965871350033 I definit… --- ## [Hello from Singapore - Aung Aung](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hello-from-singapore-aung-aung/1670)
**Author:** [@apwaung](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/apwaung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hello-from-singapore-aung-aung/1670 "2026-09-07T20:55:54Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Aung Aung from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. I work on EEG/BCI, multimodal biosignal analysis, machine learning, and neurorehabilitation research. I’m especially interested in good d… --- ## [Imposter syndrome](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/imposter-syndrome/1336)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/imposter-syndrome/1336 "2025-11-25T16:47:47Z")
As I interact with more and more people, it becomes more obvious that most of us are haunted by the imposter syndrome. We really struggle to accept that our accomplishments are legit, and we are actually experts… While I… --- ## [Thoughts on Using AI/LLMs for Peer Review?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/thoughts-on-using-ai-llms-for-peer-review/1339)
**Author:** [@AmgadDroby](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/AmgadDroby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/thoughts-on-using-ai-llms-for-peer-review/1339 "2025-12-01T18:27:56Z")
I’m putting this out there because it came up while I was preparing a seminar for a course I’m teaching this semester on critical thinking skills. While working on this, I couldn’t help noticing that over the past year,… --- ## [Connections within community](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/connections-within-community/1658)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/connections-within-community/1658 "2026-08-19T15:34:53Z")
Last week,I met @edumaba\_graham for the first time and it was such a great time for me. We spoke a lot about what this community seeks to achieve and about her research interest. She is into computer engineering and prog… --- ## [What does a negative alpha-synuclein SAA result mean in a Parkinson's patient?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/what-does-a-negative-alpha-synuclein-saa-result-mean-in-a-parkinsons-patient/1470)
**Author:** [@AmgadDroby](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/AmgadDroby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/what-does-a-negative-alpha-synuclein-saa-result-mean-in-a-parkinsons-patient/1470 "2026-03-17T05:12:34Z")
A new study from the PPMI cohort (Brooker et al., Movement Disorders 2026; https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.70197) looked systematically at the ~10% of sporadic PD patients who test negat… --- ## [Data Modality & Methodology Task Force 2025 Highlights](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/data-modality-methodology-task-force-2025-highlights/1380)
**Author:** [@hirotaka](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/hirotaka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/data-modality-methodology-task-force-2025-highlights/1380 "2025-12-30T00:33:58Z")
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Data Modality & Methodology Task Force – 2025 . We are mainly working in subgroups. and I’d like to summarize the highlights here. Imaging Regional DAT SPECT SBR Analysis T… --- ## [Any recommended AI tools?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/any-recommended-ai-tools/1407)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/any-recommended-ai-tools/1407 "2026-01-29T09:54:19Z")
I have been a fan of chatgpt since it came out, knowing its many shortcomings that we kinda sorta touched on under another topic: How can ChatGPT help the research? Recently I met Claude! It’s been way better than ChatG… --- ## [Mentoring relationship guide posted](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mentoring-relationship-guide-posted/1410)
**Author:** [@fbbriggs](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/fbbriggs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mentoring-relationship-guide-posted/1410 "2026-04-04T20:13:25Z")
Hi all, I am sharing a Guide to Mentorship for Mentees and Mentors that’s now available to the community. It’s designed to support intentional, effective mentoring relationships from both sides, with practical guidance, … --- ## [Skype a scientist](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/skype-a-scientist/1362)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/skype-a-scientist/1362 "2025-12-18T01:42:01Z")
I’ve been signing for Skype a Scientist for a couple years now and absolutely love it, wanted to share with everyone since their sign up is open now for the semester. Skype a Scientist is a neat program matching scienti… --- ## [Parkinson's Insight Engine (PIE) updates: introducing PIE-clean](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/parkinsons-insight-engine-pie-updates-introducing-pie-clean/1326)
**Author:** [@vcatterson](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/vcatterson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/parkinsons-insight-engine-pie-updates-introducing-pie-clean/1326 "2025-11-14T19:30:40Z")
Hi everyone! This post is to give an update on PIE: The Parkinson’s Insight Engine code repository created and stewarded by @cameronreidhamilton with support from @ehutchins. The original post about PIE can be found here… --- ## [Networking and Outreach Group wrap up for 2025](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/networking-and-outreach-group-wrap-up-for-2025/1375)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/networking-and-outreach-group-wrap-up-for-2025/1375 "2025-12-22T17:00:54Z")
Hiiiiiiii everyone, As we’re wrapping up the year, we wanted to share what we’ve been doing this year as the Networking and Outreach group. Me & @Vidash are the co-leads for this term and this group was an excuse for … [Next page](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/top.md?page=1&per_page=50)