Plenary Session 2202
Update on the Etiology of Parkinson’s Disease
Panel Discussion
Monday, October 6, 2025
10:30 - 12:00 | Room TBD
In this session, the faculty will provide an update on genetic and environmental causes of Parkinson's disease as well as their interplay. Upcoming data on the role of microbiome and gut/brain axis in the etiology of Parkinson's disease will be discussed.
Chairs:
Beomseok Jeon, South Korea
Caroline Tanner, USA
Presenters:
Update on Genetics of Parkinson's Disease
Asha Kishore, India
The Neural Exposome and Parkinson's Disease
Beate Ritz, USA
The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson's Disease
Paul Wilmes, Luxembourg
CSPC Liaisons:
Roy Alcalay, Israel
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:
- Report the role of genetics in the etiology of Parkinson's disease and recognize international efforts to enhance genetic knowledge
- Recognize environmental risks for Parkinson's disease, such as pesticides, air pollution, metals, industrial chemicals, smoking, diet and their interplay with genetic risk factors
- Discuss the importance of the microbiome and the gut-brain axis in the etiology of Parkinson's disease
Recommended Audience
Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Industry
Researcher / Basic Science
Education Level
Advanced / Expert
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced
Focus
Translational