Free Educational Sessions on Neurological Disease Research Now Available Online from The McCourt Foundation

November 26, 2025

Nonprofit’s annual Neurological Symposium discussions on Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s now available as digital recordings

LOS ANGELES/BOSTON (November 26, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After hosting its annual Neurological Symposium on Oct. 5, The McCourt Foundation is making sessions on the latest research, advancements and treatments for neurological diseases available online at no cost. Uniquely designed to provide the latest research regarding these neurological diseases to patients, caregivers and the general public, videos feature discussions from leading experts from Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Cedars-Sinai. Videos from the 2025 event, as well as 2023 and 2024, can be accessed anytime on the foundation’s website.

The 2025 sessions that can be viewed online now include:

• Valentina Perosa, MD, PhD – Neurology, Mass General Research Institute, presenting ‘Healthy Vessels, Healthy Brain: what can you do against dementia’
• John Dickson, MD, PhD – Massachusetts General Hospital, presenting ‘Real-world clinical experience with anti-amyloid therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease’
• Rebecca Gillani, MD, PhD – Massachusetts General Hospital, presenting ‘Redefining Multiple Sclerosis Progression’
• Jonathan Zurawski, MD – Brigham & Women’s Hospital, presenting ‘New Advances in Progressive MS’
• Nancy Sicotte, MD – Cedars-Sinai, presenting ‘New biomarkers and treatments for progressive MS’
• Michael Schwarzschild, MD, PhD – Massachusetts General Hospital, presenting ‘Advances toward the Prevention of Parkinson’s Disease’
• Vikram Khurana, MD, PhD – Brigham & Women’s Hospital, presenting ‘My Trial: Parkinson’s disease, Stem Cells and the Advent of Precision Clinical Trials’

The in-person event was hosted at the Marriott Boston Quincy. Hundreds of attendees and online viewers represented six countries, 17 states and 137 towns and cities. With nearly five hours of expert-led content, this year’s event focused on Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, which all collectively affect more than 60 million people worldwide. Details around the 2026 symposium are expected to be announced in spring 2026.

“Annually, the Neurologic Symposium offers a platform for direct communication with patients and caregivers, highlighting the collective impact of our global community,” said Dr. Eric Klawiter, M.D. “We are continually making strides addressing previously untreatable neurologic diseases, starting at the local level as a direct consequence of the McCourt Foundation’s unwavering support for neurological research.”

The symposium is one of many events hosted by the foundation each year that support and execute its mission to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world by funding research and programs to advance neurological health, foster community wellness and make a lasting impact. The organization raises vital funds towards its three pillars of research, education and partnerships through iconic running events including the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic and Boston Waterfront 5K. Alongside the symposium, the McCourt Foundation also hosts a Spring Soiree fundraiser in Boston each year.

For more information about the Neurological Symposium and The McCourt Foundation, visit mccourtfoundation.org and follow The McCourt Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

ABOUT THE MCCOURT FOUNDATION

The McCourt Foundation’s (TMF) mission is to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world. TMF makes a difference by donating to neurology research, as well as creating engagement and impact through events such as the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic and Boston Waterfront 5K, which act as platforms to raise funds for over 125 nonprofit charity partners. Since its inception, TMF has donated more than $6.7 million to neurology research and generated more than $76 million for our nonprofit charity partners. Established in 1992, TMF is a 501 (c)(3) with offices in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit mccourtfoundation.org and follow the McCourt Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.