International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

MDS is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, who are interested in Parkinson's disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control. The spectrum of clinical disorders represented by the Society includes but is not limited to:

* Parkinson's disease an

d parkinsonism
* Dystonia
* Chorea, Huntington's disease
* Ataxia
* Tremor and essential tremor
* Myoclonus and startle
* Tics and Tourette syndrome
* Restless legs syndrome
* Stiff person syndrome
* Gait disorders

The objective and mission of the Society shall be to advance the neurological sciences pertaining to Movement Disorders; to operate exclusively for scientific, scholarly and educational purposes; to encourage research; to provide forums, such as medical journals, scientific symposia and International Congresses, for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and scientific disciplines; and to encourage interest and participation in the activities of the Society among healthcare and allied professionals and scientists; and to collaborate with other related professional and lay organizations. To view MDS' Social Media Policy, click on the link below:

http://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/About/MDS-Policies/MDS-Social-Media-Policy.htm

Listen live to the Virtual SYNERGIES symposium, featuring 16 early-career clinicians and scientists showcasing their wor...
09/11/2026

Listen live to the Virtual SYNERGIES symposium, featuring 16 early-career clinicians and scientists showcasing their work. https://loom.ly/vdy2nx0

From basal ganglia circuitry to clinical decision-making — build the foundation for your career. https://loom.ly/Q4Q0148
09/10/2026

From basal ganglia circuitry to clinical decision-making — build the foundation for your career. https://loom.ly/Q4Q0148

The 2026 will feature presidential lectures, controversies, essential highlights, grand rounds, and more. Register now...
09/09/2026

The 2026 will feature presidential lectures, controversies, essential highlights, grand rounds, and more. Register now. mdscongress.org

Join the premier Parkinson's disease course for industry professionals. Better serve your market by understanding the ...
09/09/2026

Join the premier Parkinson's disease course for industry professionals. Better serve your market by understanding the challenges of this quickly increasing disorder and its complex treatments. https://loom.ly/sOGJDA0

09/08/2026

Many milestones in therapeutic research have been done using animal models. Profs. Franziska Richter Assêncio and Jeffrey Kordower discuss the types of models available for PD research and the ethical issues surrounding the use of animals. https://loom.ly/n98l4I4

Join the editorial team at the MDJ Symposium to explore the biological underpinnings of PD, neurobiological basis for cu...
09/08/2026

Join the editorial team at the MDJ Symposium to explore the biological underpinnings of PD, neurobiological basis for current and emerging treatments, and mechanisms responsible for disease complications and adverse responses to therapy. https://loom.ly/bI3-TF4

This symposium is organized by the editorial team of Movement Disorders, the official journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. The symposium will explore the biological underpinnings of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the neurobiological basis for current and emerging treat...

09/07/2026

Recognizing genetic ataxia is only the start. This session will describe the mechanisms that lead to cerebellar degeneration in adult- and pediatric-onset populations and explore fluid and imaging markers to track disease progression. Mdscongress.org

Gait analysis can be a useful key to improve diagnosis, guide treatment decisions, and monitor disease progression. http...
09/04/2026

Gait analysis can be a useful key to improve diagnosis, guide treatment decisions, and monitor disease progression. https://loom.ly/oifK1Io

Applications open: Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training https://loom.ly/AIH8-Bg
09/03/2026

Applications open: Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training https://loom.ly/AIH8-Bg

Learn about Huntington's disease with a 6-week fellowship at a highly regarded multi-disciplinary clinic in Europe.

The MDS Voice/Speech/Swallowing Study Group illustrated how offering person-centered, multidisciplinary care optimizes t...
09/02/2026

The MDS Voice/Speech/Swallowing Study Group illustrated how offering person-centered, multidisciplinary care optimizes the quality of life experienced by patients with conditions that hinder their ability to breathe, eat, or communicate. https://loom.ly/7io82NI

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