Parkinson's Symposium

Parkinson's NSW is hosting a free Parkinson's Symposium at the Masonic Centre Sydney on Thursday 3rd April 2025.

This symposium will bring together key scientists and clinicians from around Australia to discuss the latest developments in Parkinson's research, and how they are shaping care and treatments today.

Participants will have the opportunity to connect and learn about the latest developments in the field. Key topics will include:

The recent discovery of Parkinson's biomarkers and how they influence research and our understanding of Parkinson’s
Understanding the role of medication re-purposing for future treatments
Understanding the role of exercise in neuroprotection (slowing the progression of Parkinson’s)

Featured guest speakers at the Sydney event include:

Professor Roger Barker (Streamed Live)
Professor Carolyn Sue
Dr Melissa McConaghy
Colleen Kerr
Dr James Peters
Associate Professor Richard Gordon
Professor Glenda Halliday (TBC)
Dr Paulo Silva Pelicioni
Rachael Mackinnon - Parkinson's Nurse Specialist

There will also be a panel discussion on the value of involving people with Parkinson's in research to improve outcomes, featuring both researchers and community members living with Parkinson's.
Dr Martin Ostrowski and Emma Tinkler join the panel sharing their lived experience.

Sydney event details:

Date: Thursday 3 April 2025

Location: Masonic Centre Sydney
66 Goulburn Street, Sydney

Space is limited and registration is required. Please book your seat early to avoid missing out this must attend event.

9.00am	Registration
9.45-10.00am	Welcome and Introduction
10am - 11.00am	Professor Roger Barker (streamed live)
11.15 - 12pm	Professor Carolyn Sue Presentation topic TBC
12pm - 12.30pm	Dr Melissa McConaghy Presentation topic TBC
12.30pm - 1pm	Colleen Kerr Advances in Speech Therapy for Parkinson's disease
1pm - 1.45pm	Lunch
1.45pm - 2.15pm	Associate Professor Richard Gordon In Plain Sight - Exploring the role of medication repurposing in identifying new treatments in Parkinson's
2.15 - 2.45pm	Dr James Peters MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound in Parkinson's Disease
2.45-3.45pm	Panel Discussion - Topic TBC Chair: Professor Glenda Halliday Panellists: Dr James Peters Emma Tinkler (lived experience) Dr Martin Ostrowski Dr Paulo Silva Pellicino Rachael McKinnon
3.45pm - 4pm	Closing remarks

All enquiries can be directed to Parkinson's NSW (02) 8051 1900 or contact Christine McGee christine.mcgee@parkinsonsnsw.org.au

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