Educational Events

Florida Chapter Symposium: Research & Care in Parkinson's

Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park
4812 Deer Lake Drive West
Jacksonville, FL 32246

Virtual ( Zoom )

September 17, 2022

9:30 am to 12:30 pm EST

Free

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Participants will learn how research has shaped current treatment options and consider new care strategies to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. We will also explore the genetics of Parkinson’s disease and how understanding genetics can help improve the management of an individual’s disease in the future. All are welcome to join us!

Attend in-person or watch the program at-home via Zoom: This program will be in-person at the Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park (Jacksonville, FL). You have the option of attending our in-person program or you can watch the webinar from home via Zoom. Please tell us which option you prefer during the registration process.

Speakers

Syed Asad, MD, Neurologist
Universal Neurological Care

Owen A. Ross, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Director of Neuroscience PhD Program
Mayo Clinic Florida

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

9:00 am - Guest arrivals, Check in, Visit Exhibitors

9:30 am - Welcome from Parkinson’s Foundation

9:45 am - New Frontiers in Parkinson’s Research & Care
Syed Asad, MD, Neurologist, Universal Neurological Care

10:30 am - Question & Answer Session with Dr. Asad
Moderated by Crista Ellis, Parkinson’s Foundation

10:45 am - Movement Demonstration/Break

11:00 am - Parkinson’s Disease and the Evolution of Genetics
Owen A. Ross, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Director of Neuroscience PhD Program, Mayo Clinic Florida

11:45 am - Question & Answer Session with Dr. Ross
Moderated by Crista Ellis, Parkinson’s Foundation

12:00 pm - Research Participant Panel

12:25 pm - Closing and Thanks, Crista Ellis, Parkinson’s Foundation

COVID SAFETY: We’re closely monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and following all local and state regulations for your health and safety. For the safety of the Parkinson’s community, we’re asking our participants to follow city and state guidelines regarding mask usage and social distancing safety protocols. Changes to the event date and location may be made, if necessary. Thank you for doing your part to help protect our community!

The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsor. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our Chapter Webpage.