About us
The Parkinson’s Disease Club is a Vienna-based non-profit that unites clinicians, researchers, and early-career scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Through cross-institutional collaboration and skills-focused events, we translate discovery into better patient care.
Our mission
Science That Serves Patients
Our mission is to bridge laboratory research and clinical practice, nurture the next generation of PD researchers, and position Vienna as a hub for Parkinson’s innovation.
We envision a future where interdisciplinary teamwork shortens the path from bench to bedside, delivering tangible benefits to people living with Parkinson’s worldwide.
Team
Meet the Team
Erinc Hallacli
Co-Founder
Assistant Professor, Medical University of Vienna, Group Leader (Hallacli Lab)
Thomas Steinkellner
Co-Founder
Assistant Professor, Medical University of Vienna, Group Leader
Ivan Milenkovic
Co-Founder
Neurologist & Movement Disorder Specialist, Medical University of Vienna
Lisa Neuschitzer
Co-Founder
Research Intern in Hallacli Lab
How the PD Club Started
Collaboration and Progress since 2024
The PD Club was founded in 2024 by a group of Vienna-based clinicians and scientists who recognized a persistent gap in how Parkinson’s disease research and care were being approached. Despite working in the same city, laboratory researchers, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals rarely had structured opportunities to exchange ideas or explore collaborative projects. This separation slowed progress and limited the translation of new discoveries into patient benefit.
The PD Club started as informal meet-ups between Vienna-based clinicians and scientists who wanted to bridge the gap between research and patient care. While still in its early days, the club aims to grow into a city-wide platform for knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and accelerating progress in understanding and treating Parkinson’s disease.
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