Novel research in Parkinson’s disease harnesses imaging breakthroughs to detect prodromal non-motor symptoms and employs AI analysis of earwax VOCs as noninvasive diagnostic tools. Personalized deep brain stimulation models optimize gait improvements for PD patients. Salk Institute honored Deepshika Ramanan for pioneering maternal-infant immune signaling research relevant to neurodevelopment. These studies pave the way for earlier detection, tailored interventions, and enhanced understanding of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental mechanisms.