MDS Talks

Casual presentations in a welcoming, lounge-like atmosphere

Sit back as you learn about new Society initiatives, gain expert advice, and discover ways to get involved during the MDS Talks.

The MDS Talks are in the Pavilion, an interactive presentation space designed to provide a comfortable environment while presenting valuable non-accredited information about the Society, as well as advances in the field.

 

2026 Schedule

 Sunday, October 4, 2026 

Meet the SIG Chairs: Your Guide to MDS Special Interest Groups

12:15 - 12:45
Meet the Chairs of the MDS Special Interest Groups. Whether you are new to SIGs or seeking deeper involvement with a group, this session provides a valuable introduction to the people guiding MDS's Special Interest Groups.

Moderator: Jennifer Goldman

 

MDS Center-to-Center Program

13:30 - 13:45
Join Francesca Morgante, MDS Education Chair, for a discussion with representatives from the MDS Center-to-Center Program partnership between Taipei and Cebu. Learn how this collaboration is strengthening movement disorders care through mentorship, education, and capacity building, while gaining practical insights into developing sustainable expertise in underserved regions.

Presenters:  Francesca Morgante, Hrishikesh Kumar, Chin-Hsien Lin, Gerard Saranza

 

 Monday, October 5, 2026 

MDS Parkinson-specific Gait, Balance and Posture Rating Scale

12:30 - 12:45
Introduction of the new MDS Parkinson-specific Gait, Balance and Posture Rating Scale (PIGD in PD), a comprehensive clinical outcome assessment for Parkinson’s disease. Attendees will learn about the scale’s development and validation, its assessment of gait, balance, posture, and patient-reported outcomes, and its potential applications in clinical practice, research, and clinical trials.

Presenters: Jorik Nonnekes, Lotte Van de Venis, Carmen Rodriguez Blázquez, João Forjaz

 

MDS Young Members Group

13:30 - 13:45
Learn about the MDS Young Members Group and other young delegate offerings.

Presenters: Vanessa Carvalho, Yasser Mecheri

 

 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 

Women in Movement Disorders Special Interest Group

12:15 - 12:30
Learn about the Women in Movement Disorders Special Interest Group and how to get involved.

Presenters: Leila Ali, Marina Picillo

 

Allied Health Professionals Special Interest Group

13:00 - 13:15
Learn about the Allied Health Professionals Special Interest Group and how to get involved.

Presenters: Elina Tripoliti, Wei Li

 

 Wednesday, October 7, 2026                     

MDS Study Groups – How to get involved

9:45 - 10:15
Meet some of the Study Group chairs and learn more about the types of projects they are working on and how to get involved.

Moderator: Francisco Cardoso

 

Meet the Journal Editors 

12:30 - 13:00
Movement Disorders and Movement Disorders Clinical Practice Editors will share information about the scope of the journals and the editorial process.

Presenters: Jon Stoessl, Davide Martino, David Standaert, Eng King Tan