Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson's Disease

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Available between March 12, 2026 – March 11, 2027

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This course is offered on demand and participants progress through the materials at their own pace.

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2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
2.00 ANCC contact hours
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Overview

This enduring online activity developed by the International Society for Stem Cell Research will provide clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of stem cell-based approaches for PD. As research progresses and patients increasingly seek information about emerging treatment options, clinicians are often challenged to provide clinical guidance on the potential role of such cellular therapeutics in addressing some of the motor features in PD. This enduring online activity will provide clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of stem cell-based approaches for PD, covering the biological rationale, current clinical trial outcomes, and how these strategies compare to existing and other advanced therapies. This course empowers participants to support patients in making safe, evidence-based decision-making about emerging treatment options. 

Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson's Disease is offered in two registration pathways:

  1. Free Access - Learners may enroll at no cost, but will not be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.
  2. Paid Access - Learners may pay tuition and upon completion of the course evaluation, will be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit. 

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the rationale for stem cell-derived dopamine cell therapies in Parkinson’s disease.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of stem cell therapies on patient care in Parkinson’s disease.
  • Distinguish between evidence-based stem cell therapies and unproven or experimental interventions.

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This activity is jointly provided by Harvard Medical School and the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

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Who Should Participate

Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, and Nurses.

Schedule

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Outline

Module 0: Introduction

Roger Barker; Claire Henchcliffe; Kendra Prutton; Jaime Imitola

Module 1: What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Roger Barker

Module 2: Competing Advanced Therapies for PD

Claire Henchcliffe

Module 3: Stem Cells in PD

Roger Barker

Module 4: Evolving Clinical Trial Landscape

Claire Henchcliffe

Module 5: Future Adoption of Stem Cell-Based Therapies for PD

Claire Henchcliffe

Module 6: PD Patient Perspective

Roger Barker; Andrew Cassy

Module 7: Assessment Questions

Faculty

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.

Roger Barker.

Roger Barker

MRCP, PhD, FMedSci

  • University of Cambridge, UK
Jaime Imitola.

Jaime Imitola

MD, FAAN, FANA

  • University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, USA
Kendra Prutton.

Kendra Prutton

PhD

  • International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), USA

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Registration Details

Learners can register through our online platform with one of two registration pathways: 

Free Access - Learners may enroll at no cost, but will not be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.

Paid Access - Learners may pay a $15 fee and upon completing the course evaluation, will be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.  

All Learners will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete, followed by a second email inviting the learner to activate their HMS MyLearn account to begin the course. 

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Role Course Fee
Physician (MD/DO) Free
Nurse (RN/APRN) Free
Resident/Fellow Free
Allied Health Professional / Other Free

Learners may pay a $15 fee and upon completing the course evaluation, will be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.

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Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Harvard Medical School is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

To receive CME/CE credit, learners are required to complete the course evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, you will be able to claim your credit and download your certificate. All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.

The Harvard Medical School designates this for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 ANCC contact hours.

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following Institute of Medicine Core Competencies:

  • Provide Patient-Centered Care
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice

This course is designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

  • Medical Knowledge
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Disclaimer & Disclosure

CME activities accredited by Harvard Medical School are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of competency. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgment before making clinical decisions of any kind.

Note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is calculated based on submission of a preliminary agenda and may be subject to change.

In accord with the disclosure policy of the Medical School as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), course planners, speakers, and content reviewers have been asked to disclose any relationships they have to companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. In addition, faculty have been asked to list any off-label uses of pharmaceuticals and/or devices for investigational or non-FDA approved purposes that they plan to discuss.

The ISSCR disclaims that registration for, participation in, or completion of any portion of this course—including the receipt of a certificate of attendance or continuing education (CE) credits—implies clinical competency, endorsement, or professional qualification.

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