Parkinson's MOOC - Official Launch Event

Name: Parkinson's MOOC - Official Launch Event
Start: 2025-02-05T10:00:00+1100
End: 2025-02-05T11:30:00+1100
Location: University of Tasmania, Medical Science Precinct (UTAS)

Wed, 5 Feb, 10am - 11:30am AEDT

University of Tasmania, Medical Science Precinct (UTAS)

hobart, australia

Wicking Dementia Centre and Menzies Institute

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You're Invited to the Parkinson's MOOC Launch!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Parkinson's disease, developed in collaboration with the Wicking Dementia Centre and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. This groundbreaking course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and insights into Parkinson's disease, the fastest-growing neurological condition globally.

This MOOC has been designed to empower individuals living with Parkinson's disease, their support networks, healthcare professionals, and the global community, this MOOC offers comprehensive education and resources to enhance understanding and care for Parkinson’s.

The Parkinson’s MOOC has been funded by the Parkinson’s Research Foundation (PRF), a funding and program-management group founded by Michael Katz and Dr Richard Balanson to provide long-term support to a small number of promising Parkinson’s Disease projects.

Join us for an engaging and informative event:

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 5th February 2025

Time: Doors open at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, morning tea will be provided after the official launch, event to conclude at 11.30am. There will be five presentations during the launch;

My Parkinson's Journey
Supporting those Impacted
The Development of the Parkinson's MOOC
Parkinson's MOOC goes Live!
Global Testimonials and Close

Venue: University of Tasmania, Medical Sciences Precinct, 17 Liverpool Street, Hobart.

Parking: Limited street parking is available around the venue. Alternatively, the Argyle Car Park is just a 5-minute walk from the Centre.

Why Attend?

Exclusive Insights: Be among the first to explore the content and structure of the new Parkinson's MOOC.
Expert Speakers: Hear from leading researchers and educators from the Wicking Dementia Centre and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, caregivers, and individuals passionate about advancing knowledge in neurological health.

For more information, visit our website mooc.utas.edu.au or contact us at

Email : claire.harrington@utas.edu.au
Telephone: 03 6220 3581

We look forward to welcoming you to this special event!

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The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre (WDREC) is unique in Australia as an integrated dementia centre that is active across a range of disciplines, seeking to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. The WDREC aims to:

Better understand the diseases affecting the brain that cause progressive decline in functioning affecting memory, problems solving skills, function and social behaviour;
Develop evidence-based models of care provision for people with dementia and their carers;
Determine how to reduce risk of dementia by building resilience through ageing
Provide educational programs to build knowledge and understanding of dementia within the community.

The Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania, is one of Australia’s leading health and medical research institutes.

We strive for a world where the diseases that currently touch every Tasmanian – such as multiple sclerosis, dementia, arthritis, heart disease and cancer – are halted. How to prevent, treat and cure these diseases is known, and the benefits are available to everyone.

We work collaboratively with the community and consumers, other researchers, health services, government, industry and funders to achieve our purpose of enabling healthier, longer and better lives for Tasmanians through internationally significant medical research.

We undertake excellent laboratory, clinical and population health research in themes that reflect the burden of disease in the Tasmanian community and our expertise in addressing these conditions. Our local research is of global significance.

Wed, 5 Feb, 10am - 11:30am AEDT

University of Tasmania, Medical Science Precinct (UTAS)

hobart, australia

Hosted by Wicking Dementia Centre and Menzies Institute