Third Meeting of the Advisory Council on Parkinson's Research, Care, and Services Set for November 2026
核心洞察
The Advisory Council on Parkinson's Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS) (搜索) will convene its third meeting in November 2026 as a hybrid event, in person at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building and virtually via HHS Live Streaming.
The meeting will spotlight public-private partnerships for Parkinson's disease and related disorders (PDRD) (搜索) and feature updates from the Research and Regulatory Program Subcommittee and the Care, Services, and Supports Subcommittee.
All materials and discussion will support the Council's recommendations to the HHS Secretary and the National Plan to End Parkinson's.
The Advisory Council on Parkinson's Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS) (搜索) will hold its third meeting in November 2026, continuing its work to develop recommendations and priority actions for federal programs related to Parkinson's disease and related disorders (PDRD) (搜索). The hybrid event will take place in person at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building and virtually via HHS Live Streaming.
The Council fosters collaboration across Federal partners, research leaders, clinicians, nonprofit stakeholders, and individuals living with Parkinson's and their care partners, as defined in the National Plan to End Parkinson's.
Meeting Agenda and Focus Areas
The November 2026 meeting will feature a spotlight on PDRD public-private partnerships, reflecting the Council's emphasis on cross-sector collaboration to advance research and care. Attendees will also receive updates from the Research and Regulatory Program Subcommittee as well as the Care, Services, and Supports Subcommittee.
The agenda further includes time for structured public comment and discussion of next steps. All materials and discussion will support the development of the Council's recommendations to the HHS Secretary and the National Plan to End Parkinson's.
Public Participation and Comment Process
The ACPRCS welcomes input from people living with Parkinson's and Parkinsonisms, families, caregivers, advocates, scientists, clinicians, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, scientific or professional organizations, and the broader community.
Public comments are accepted on an ongoing basis. To be shared with the Council at the November meeting and to request an opportunity to provide comments verbally, comments must be received by October 26 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Written comments should be emailed to NationalPDplan@nih.gov, with the phrase "public comment" included in both the subject line and the body of the message.
Slots for verbal public comment are limited, and confirmations will be sent by email. Those interested in providing oral or virtual comment should indicate "Interested in providing oral/virtual comment" in their written submission, along with their name, email, and professional or organizational affiliation.
Council Progress and Context
The November gathering follows the Council's second meeting in August 2026, which featured presentations from non-profit organizations focused on Parkinson's and related disorders, an update on the federal inventory of Parkinson's programs, and updates from both subcommittees. Meeting materials, including the Federal Register Notice, agenda, and speaker bios, will be posted as they become available.