Cautious Hope and Optimism in the Age of a Parkinson’s Pandemic

Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition. Are environmental factors to blame? If so, what are they? How can people with Parkinson’s slow the disease’s progress, at the same time as researchers strive for breakthroughs in prevention? Join brilliant Dutch neurologist Professor Bas Bloem as he discusses a holistic approach to medicine that aims to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to achieve a better quality of life.

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This event is made possible through the partnership of Parkinson's New Zealand. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Parkinson's New Zealand is organizing a Living Positively with Parkinson's roadshow across the country. The event will feature distinguished neurologists from around the world, including our guest speaker, Professor Bas Bloem. To find out more about the Living Positively with Parkinson's Conference, please click here.

About The Guest Speaker

Professor Bas Bloem is:

a consultant neurologist at Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands
founder and director of the Radboudumc Centre of Expertise for Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders
co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease
on the executive scientific advisory board of The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
a recent recipient of the Stevin prize, recognising his significant contribution to society
ranked in the top 1% of the most cited scientists over the last decade

He has more than 1,000 publications to his name, including 850 peer-reviewed papers in international journals. He has also supervised 64 PhD students. He is co-author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease: a Prescription for Action.

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Cautious Hope and Optimism in the Age of a Parkinson’s Pandemic

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