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SUMMARY:Turning Stem Cells into Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the September Wellness Webcast: Turning Stem Cells into Clinical Trials \n\n\n\nWhat does it take to move stem cell discoveries from the lab into human trials? Join Dr. Marina Emborg\, a leader in stem cell neuroscience research\, to learn about some important insights from her work in developing and testing stem cell–based approaches for Parkinson’s disease.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Marina Emborg obtained her M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Buenos Aires and did her postdoctoral training at Somatix Therapy Corp. and The Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale\, California. In 2004 she became faculty at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison\, where today she is the Director of the Preclinical Parkinson’s Research Program at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center\, and the Steenbock Professor of Behavioral and Neural Science in th department of Medical Physics. \n\n\n\nDr. Emborg’s research aims to understand and find solutions for patients with neurodegenerative disorders. She leads a team dedicated to creating platforms for analyzing neurodegeneration across the lifespan\, in order to identify biomarkers and treatment targets. Her ability to collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams from academia and industry has produced foundational studies in disease models\, methods of evaluation and therapy delivery. \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor:
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/turning-stem-cells-into-clinical-trials/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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SUMMARY:YOPDX - A Social Gathering for People with Young Onset Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:If you live in the Portland Metro area\, join us for YOPDX\, a fun social get-together for YOPDers who face the unique challenge of managing Parkinson’s while also managing adult life like work\, raising kids\, caring for parents\, and dating or relationships. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-a-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-4/
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SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 1-2 pm PT/4-5 pm ET.\n\n\n\nYou are invited to make writing part of your month! In these one-hour sessions you will have an opportunity to start or continue a writing practice\, add writing to your human-ing tool box\, and keep your creativity muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \n\n\n\nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \n\n\n\nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-4/2026-09-16/
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-09-17/
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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Do you have someone in your life with Parkinson’s disease? We’re here to support you so you can support them. Whether you are a spouse\, sibling\, or friend\, join the PDX Care Partners Group on the 4th Monday of each month\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM\, Steeplejack Brewing Company (South Hall)\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, Oregon. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-8/2026-09-28/
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