Parkinson's Symposium

In-person check-in starts at 12:00 p.m.

The Parkinson's Foundation and University of Michigan, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, are excited to invite you to our Parkinson's Symposium. 

Giulia Carli, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan will be speaking about how diabetes affects the brain and symptoms in people living with Parkinson's disease. 

Roger Albin, MD, Anne B. Young Collegiate Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan and AD/R, VAAAHS GRECC Director at the UM Udall Center, will be sharing research findings with special emphasis on participation opportunities for people living with Parkinson's.

Karen Kluin, MS, CCC, BC-ANCDS, Supervisor in Speech-Language Pathology & Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan & University of Michigan Medical School, will discuss the common motor speech, language, and swallowing problems and review latest PD treatments and strategies.

Speakers

Giulia Carli, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Department of Neurology

Roger Albin, MD
Anne B. Young Collegiate Professor of Neurology
University of Michigan
AD/R, VAAAHS GRECC
Director, UM Udall Center

Karen Kluin, MS, CCC, BC-ANCDS
Supervisor in Speech-Language Pathology & Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology
Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan & University of Michigan Medical School

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

The Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter is pleased to be working with Michigan Medicine for the November 8th program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.