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 and 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

12/17/2025

Discover how a 1992 paper gave us early insights into vital questions about prodromal PD that we are still unraveling today.

Join global experts for this in-depth 3-day analysis of the newest developments in PD. Space is limited - register soon!...
12/16/2025

Join global experts for this in-depth 3-day analysis of the newest developments in PD. Space is limited - register soon! https://loom.ly/5t7ZSPo

12/16/2025

“It just tells you what is the evidence, and then you have to mix that with your cultural background, your own personal experience.”

Christopher Goetz recounts an important turning point in clinical guidance in movement disorders — and how we can continue to reshape our approach.

Differentiating dystonic head tremor can be challenging. Dr. Jung Hwan Shin and Prof. Beomseok Jeon discuss how 2D video...
12/15/2025

Differentiating dystonic head tremor can be challenging. Dr. Jung Hwan Shin and Prof. Beomseok Jeon discuss how 2D video recordings measuring tremor rhythmicity and sinusoidality could be a promising clinical tool. https://loom.ly/p4nOHAs

Attendees in of the Advances in Technology and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Movement Disorders course in Madr...
12/15/2025

Attendees in of the Advances in Technology and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Movement Disorders course in Madrid discovered how artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies are transforming the landscape of movement disorders.

Submit your Late-Breaking Abstract and highlight your novel research at the  : https://loom.ly/zm_lMp8
12/15/2025

Submit your Late-Breaking Abstract and highlight your novel research at the : https://loom.ly/zm_lMp8

[Author’s Last Name], [Author’s First and Middle Initials]. (year). Pan American Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress. Late-Breaking Abstracts, [Abstract Title], [pages]. Retrieved from https://www.pascongress.org/Past-PAS-Congresses

12/12/2025

"I think with this article, a sort of new era started in the Movement Disorder Society strategy."

Claudia Trenkwalder explains how MDS set the standards for scientific rigor in assessments that have elevated trials, care, and treatment globally.

As the number of people with   and other movement disorders continues to grow, your involvement with MDS has never been ...
12/11/2025

As the number of people with and other movement disorders continues to grow, your involvement with MDS has never been more important. Renew for 2026 today.
https://loom.ly/EJBg2vU

Gene therapies have rapidly progressed in the past few years, with well over 20 therapies receiving government approval ...
12/10/2025

Gene therapies have rapidly progressed in the past few years, with well over 20 therapies receiving government approval since 2020. Here is a snapshot of just a few investigational gene therapies for movement disorders, with many more in the pipeline.

Now open: 2026 Visiting Trainee Grant Program applications https://loom.ly/A6IlAJ4
12/10/2025

Now open: 2026 Visiting Trainee Grant Program applications https://loom.ly/A6IlAJ4

Funding to receive valuable movement disorders training in another country.

12/09/2025

"This has changed the face of our understanding of the condition." — Anthony Lang, outlining the sweeping impact of what he chose as MDS's most historic paper.

Dr. Cynthia Comella and Dr. Oscar Gershanik sit down to discuss their appreciation for what MDS has to offer and the con...
12/08/2025

Dr. Cynthia Comella and Dr. Oscar Gershanik sit down to discuss their appreciation for what MDS has to offer and the contributions they have been proud to give in return. https://loom.ly/aB9yaUA

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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 and 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 the MDS Social Media Policy, please visit: www.movementdisorders.org/social-media-policy