Parkinson's NSW Symposium - 3 April 2025
Event description
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
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.
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9.00am |
Registration |
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9.45-10.00am |
Welcome and Introduction |
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10am - 11.00am |
Professor Roger Barker (streamed live) |
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11.15 - 12pm |
Professor Carolyn Sue |
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| 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 |  |
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2.15 - 2.45pm |
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2.45-3.45pm |
Panel Discussion - Topic TBC Chair: Professor Glenda Halliday Panellists:
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| 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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