Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) aims to foster collaboration and discovery by supporting virtual and in-person events that facilitate connections and provide an avenue for sharing ideas. See below for a summary of upcoming events open to the research community.
Mito911 Webinar Series
Mito911 is a webinar series hosted by Team Hurley, which is part of the ASAP Collaborative Research Network (CRN). This series discusses the latest research in mitochondrial biology, autophagy, and neurodegeneration. View upcoming webinars below:

Katie Drerup, PhD, University of Wisconsin
Karin Reinisch, PhD, Yale School of Medicine
LRRK2 Central Webinar Series
LRRK2 Central is a webinar series hosted by Team Alessi, which is part of the ASAP Collaborative Research Network (CRN). The series focuses on LRRK2 biology in PD research. View upcoming webinars below:

Alain Dagher, MD, PhD, McGill University
Other Collaboration Opportunities
We are sponsoring the following gatherings to enhance opportunities to collaborate on PD research efforts.
September 9-10, 2025
Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids
The 2025 Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease event brings together scientists, clinicians, and people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to explore the latest PD research. This year’s event will focus on cell biology and highlight the role of the endolysosomal pathway in the disease.
November 13-14, 2025
Stanford University, California
A conference at Li Ka Shing Center at Stanford University School of Medicine that dives into the cell biology of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
November 16-20, 2025
Lorne, Victoria, Australia
The 11th International Symposium on Autophagy is a premier event that will bring together leading scientists, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world. The symposium will highlight the latest breakthroughs in autophagy research, showcasing diverse techniques used to study this critical process.
Read Our Meeting Recaps
ASAP staff and partners highlight the impact of past convenings in our blog series.