2026 Parkinson’s Foundation Wesley G. McCain Movement Disorders Fellowship Award

Former Columbia Movement Disorders fellow Dr. Divya Palanisamy has been named a 2026 recipient of the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Wesley G. McCain Movement Disorders Fellowship Award, honoring late faculty member Dr. Lucien Côté. In a recent Parkinson’s Foundation profile, Dr. Palanisamy discusses her work to improve Parkinson’s awareness and brain health education across generations and reflects on how her mentorship at Columbia deepened her appreciation for Dr. Côté’s commitment to patient education and empowerment.