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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

MDS Study Groups

Study Groups bring together experts from around the globe to collaboratively study and advance a specific aspect of Movement Disorders.

Study Groups are open to all MDS Members.

Learn more about each group and how to join.

About Study Groups

Study groups conduct collaborative research projects on high-interest topics in the field of Movement Disorders. As part of a study group, you will have the opporunity to suggest research ideas, collaborate on field-impacting projects, and engage with specialists from across the globe. 

Study groups drive discovery in their topic by: 

  • Publishing scientific results from collaborative research projects
  • Defining the needs within the specific area of research 
  • Serving as a voice for issues related to the topic within the Society
  • Developing their scientific task on a long-term basis

 

All Study Groups

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Benefits for Study Groups

  • Official recognition by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
  • Receiving a letter of support and recommendation by the MDS President
  • Financial support for telephone conferences
  • Meeting space during the annual MDS Congress
  • Access to MDS project management tools

Duties and Responsibilities of Study Groups

  • Defining the needs in a specific area of research
  • Developing a scientific task on a long-term basis
  • Reporting annually on the progress and next steps
  • Scientific results should be submitted to the Movement Disorders journal

    Note: To the extent possible, Study Group Chairs will assign copyright in rating scales to MDS, which may license rights for use by others.

Requirements for Approval of a New Study Group

  • The topic of the study is of major interest for the field of Movement Disorders
  • The membership is open to world-wide participation and should include the major researchers in the field
  • The members of the Study Group are MDS members (exclusions from this rule are possible on special request)

Application Process

  • Submission of the project, its objectives and aims (timelines and deliverables)
  • List of participants

Please submit proposals of new Study Groups, including the above information, as well as questions regarding the formation of new Study Groups, to MDS at info@movementdisorders.org

For more information about Study Groups, e-mail info@movementdisorders.org.