Seoul 2026

21st Annual Meeting of GEoPD | June 5–6, 2026

Hosted by GEoPD member Sun Ju Chung, MD, PhD, FAAN.
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.

Scientific Focus of the 2026 GEoPD Meeting

The 2026 GEoPD meeting in Seoul will focus on recent advances in the genetic and molecular understanding of Parkinson’s disease, with particular emphasis on diversity, precision medicine, and translational applications.

Across four scientific sessions, participants will explore the discovery of novel Parkinson’s disease genes, emerging pathogenic mechanisms, and gene–environment interactions. The program highlights current strategies for identifying genetic risk factors across diverse populations and discusses how large-scale genomic studies contribute to improved disease stratification.

Further sessions address gene-based and antisense therapies, environmental modifiers, and the integration of multi-omics data to support precision medicine approaches. Advances in biomarkers, including alpha-synuclein–based frameworks, retinal markers, and AI-driven clinical data integration, will be discussed in the context of early diagnosis and disease prediction.

The meeting also emphasizes global collaboration, featuring data from East Asian, European, and multinational cohorts, as well as family-based studies and artificial intelligence applications. Poster sessions and DataBlitz presentations provide additional opportunities to present new data, foster discussion, and shape future collaborative research within the GEoPD network.

Program



4th June
Seoul, South Korea13:00-17:00Social networking program

Day 1

The conference will be held at the Grand Auditorium, 6th Floor, East Building, Asan Medical Center, Seoul.

Further details are available on the Asan Medical Center website and in the official promotional video.



5th June


07:30‑08:10


Registration
Sun Ju Chung08:10‑08:15Opening remarks
President of Asan Medical Center08:15‑08:20Welcoming remarks
President of GEoPD08:20‑08:30Introduction to the 2026 GEoPD Meeting


Session 1


Jae Hong Lee
South Korea


Identifying new genes for Parkinson's disease
Christine KleinGermany08:30‑10:00Future approach to identify new genes for Parkinson's disease
Rejko KrugerLuxembourg09:00‑09:30Genetic stratification for precision medicine strategies in Parkinson’s disease
Jeffrey P. SpenceUSA09:30‑10:00Trait importance and specificity for gene ratings in genetic association studies
10:00‑10:20Q&A
10:20‑10:40Coffee Break


Session 2


Alpha-synuclein applications in Parkinson's disease
Nobutaka HattoriJapan10:40‑11:10Future application of alpha-synculein biomarker for PD
Tae-In KamSouth Korea11:10‑11:40Neuron-Glia Communications in a-Synuclein Models of Parkinson's Disease
Pam J. McLeanUSA11:40‑12:10Gene therapy targeting alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease
12:10‑12:30Q&A


Lunch
12:30‑14:00Lunch, Photos, and Tours of Asan Medical Center


Poster session
14:00‑14:40Poster presentation


Session 3


Parkinson's disease molecular insights and therapies
Matthew J. FarrerUSA14:40‑15:10The molecular evolution of Parkinson’s disease
Inkyung JungSouth Korea15:10‑15:40Molecular and multi-omics signatures for Parkinson's disease
Jin Kuk KimSouth Korea15:40‑16:10ASO therapy for Parkinson's disease
15:10‑16:30Q&A
16.30‑16:45Coffee Break


Session 4


BJ Jeon
South Korea


Decoding omics data and AI-driven data integratin in Parkinson's disease
Letizia StranieroItaly16:45‑17:15Decoding Parkinson's disease susceptibility using omics data from discordant monozygotic twins
Jong Chul YeSouth Korea17:15‑17:45AI-driven clinical data integration for predicting neurodegenerative diseases
17:45‑17:55Q&A


Closing/Dinner
Sun Ju Chung17:55‑18:00Closing Remarks
19:00‑21:00Gala Dinner

Day 2



6th June


Session 1


Sun Ju Chung
South Korea


GEoPD and Genetic Landscape of Parkinson's Disease
Manu SharmaGermany08:30‑10:00PD genetics and ethnic diversity
Yun Joong KimSouth Korea09:00‑09:30Large-scale GWAS of Parkinson's disease in Korea: Insights in East Asian and Global Contexts
Chin-Hsien LinTaiwan09:30‑10:00Unraveling the Genetic Landscape of Parkinson's Disease and Dementia Progression: Insight from a Taiwanese Cohort
10:00‑10:20Q&A
10:20‑10:40Coffee Break


Session 2


Expanding the scope of genetic studies for PD
Jeffrey P. SpenceUSA10:40‑11:10Bayesian estimation of gene constraint from an evolutionary model with gene features
George MellickAustralia11:10‑11:40Can geographical differences in the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's really provide clues to aetiology and risk factors: an Australian perspective
Karin WirdefeldtSweden11:40‑12:10Epidemiology of PD: an Update
12:10‑12:30Q&A


Lunch
12:30‑13:30


Session 3


DataBlitz
13:30‑15:30DataBlitz and discussion on future projects
15:30‑16:00Coffee Break


Session 4


Genetic mechanisms of Parkinson's disease: Insights from famiial studies and artificial intelligence
Manabu FunayamaJapan16:00‑16:30Identifying Causative Genes for Familial Parkinson's Disease
Suzanne LesageFrance16:30‑17:00What Genetics tells us about the causes and mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease : the latest findings
Rosanna AsseltaItaly17:00‑17:30Applying artificial intelligence for genetic studies in Parkinson's disease
GEoPD members17:30‑18:00GEoPD member discussion for fundings


Closing
Sun Ju Chung18:00‑18:05Closing Remarks
President of GEoPD18:05‑18:10Concluding Remarks

We truly appreciate your support in advancing PD research outreach and developing more effective treatment strategies.

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