Michael J. Fox Foundation Expands Parkinson's IQ + You Series to Four U.S. Cities in 2026
Event summary
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation launches the 2026 Parkinson's IQ + You event series, marking its eighth year of operation.
- The series will visit Henderson, St. Louis, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Washington D.C., offering free educational programming and accessibility services.
- Over 10,000 Parkinson's patients and families have attended the series since its inception in 2019.
- The events feature live panel discussions with experts and a Parkinson's Partner Expo connecting attendees with local resources.
The big picture
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Parkinson's IQ + You series is a strategic initiative to empower Parkinson's patients and their families through education and community engagement. As the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, the Foundation leverages these events to drive progress toward better treatments and ultimately a cure. The 2026 series builds on the Foundation's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, reflecting broader industry trends in patient-centered care and community-driven research.
What we're watching
- Community Engagement
- How the Foundation's expanded accessibility services will impact attendance and engagement in 2026.
- Research Momentum
- Whether the series will accelerate participation in clinical research studies.
- Strategic Partnerships
- The role of sponsors Acadia Pharmaceuticals and Blue Rock Therapeutics in supporting the event series.