A Biomarker-Based Classification of Corticobasal Syndrome

Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) is a clinically defined syndrome with progressive movement and cortical dysfunction, caused by various underlying pathologies, most commonly tau-predominant pathologies such as progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Lewy-type α-synucleinopathies (LTS), TDP-43 proteinopathies, and mixed pathologies may also underlie CBS. The clinical impact of these pathologies remains poorly understood.

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Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders Outreach, Access, and Education Webinar – May 30

Drs. Jocelyn Jiao and Niyatee Samudra will present at the Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders: Outreach, Access, and Education Webinar

Our friends, Drs. Jocelyn Jiao and Niyatee Samudra from the CurePSP Center of Care at Stanford University, along with UCSF, and Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles) are offering a free, two-hour, virtual webinar on Saturday, May 30th, 10am-noon PT, on advances in the care of people living with Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders (APD’s): progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal syndrome/degeneration, and multiple system atrophy.

This educational event is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals, who will receive continuing medical education credit.

Good news – we in the lay community may join! Please share the word with your healthcare team, especially if you see a general neurologist or primary care physician. You might even share the webinar registration link with your physical therapist, speech therapist, or fitness trainer.

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2026 LBD, PSP/CBD, and MSA Caregiver Local Support Group Meeting Dates

BSN logoIn 2026, Brain Support Network’s LBD, PSP/CBD, and MSA caregiver support group meetings will take place on the second Sunday of each month, with the exception of May, 5-6:30pm.  The meetings are open only to caregivers living in Northern or Central California.  We alternate between in-person gatherings (even-numbered months) and virtual gatherings (odd-numbered months).

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2026 PSP/CBD (those with diagnosis) Local Support Group Meeting Dates

BSN logoIn 2026, the Brain Support Network support group for those with a PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy), CBD (corticobasal degeneration), or CBS (corticobasal syndrome) diagnosis will gather virtually on the second Sunday, 12:30-1pm.  Only those who live in Northern or Central California may join.  The meetings are loosely led by fellow group members. Brain Support Network often suggests questions to be discussed and who might ask the questions.

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