MDS Podcast
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
Stay up to date on novel, clinically-relevant research findings in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Each episode of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society podcast discusses a relevant development in the field, including highlighted journal articles and interviews with the authors.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 0sec
MDJ Review of the Year: "Deep Genotyping" - What third-generation sequencing can teach us
Dr. Sarah Camargos interviews Dr. Guillaume Cogan and Prof. Alexis Brice, the corresponding authors of the article selected as the Movement Disorders Review of the Year. Listen as their conversation dives into the new sequencing technologies, and the broader diagnosis they bring to the field.
Nov 3, 2025 • 0sec
MDJ Research Article of the Year: Microglial activation in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder
Dr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Dr. Victor Hvingelby, the recipient of this year’s MDJ Research Article of the Year award. Together they discuss the use of PET tracers to assess microglial activation in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and how these tools can better define prodromal Parkinson’s disease.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
Highlights in ataxia • 2025 MDS Congress
Dr. Lauren Jackson discusses recent clinical trials, genetic updates, and interesting research in the field of ataxia.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
Breaking down functional movement disorders • 2025 MDS Congress
Functional movement disorders (FMDs) are the most common subgroup of functional neurological disorders. Prof. Selma Aybek breaks down current trends for FMDs, controversies, and treatment preferences, including implementing an interdisciplinary team.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
Current status of functional neurosurgery • 2025 MDS Congress
There have been major breakthroughs in functional neurosurgery. Prof. Jill Ostrem breaks down the latest updates in the field, specifically surrounding adaptive DBS.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
Current microbiome research for Parkinson's disease • 2025 MDS Congress
Prof. Paul Wilmes breaks down his #mdscongress talk discussing the recent studies on the influences of the gut microbiome on PD. He also dives into future goals and what interventions may be beneficial for PD.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
Highlights for dystonia • 2025 MDS Congress
Prof. Susanne Schneider discusses all things dystonia. Listen as she reviews the revised MDS definition and classification system for dystonia, updates for neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation, and the exciting future of genetic therapies.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
What's next? Updates in functional neuroimaging • 2025 MDS Congress
Developments in neuroimaging have grown a lot over the years. Dr. Thilo van Eimeren discusses biomarker development, both in tau and alpha synuclein, current research, and his hope for future successes.
Oct 27, 2025 • 0sec
What’s new for MSA? • 2025 MDS Congress
Prof. Alessandra Fanciulli discusses how the MDS criteria for the diagnosis of MSA has made an impact on the field, the status of biomarker research, and optimal targets for disease-modifying trials for MSA.
Oct 20, 2025 • 0sec
Achievements and future goals: An interview with MDS President • 2025 MDS Congress
Dr. Victor Fung reflects on his term as MDS President and his appreciation for the accomplishments that were achieved. He further discusses his future hopes and goals of the Society and the #mdscongress.
