Community Research Symposium - 1st May
Event description
Research Symposium
Parkinson's NSW is teaming up with Fight Parkinson's to host a free Research Symposium for the Parkinson's community.
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.
The Research Symposium will be held in Melbourne on Monday, 29 April and in Sydney on 1 May.
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:
- Assoc Professor Richard Gordon
- Professor Glenda Haliday
- Dr Simon Rowe
- Professor Colleen Canning
- Professor Carolyn Sue
- Professor David Finklestein
- Dr Kishmore Kuma
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.
Sydney event details:
Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024
Location: Masonic Centre Sydney
66 Goulburn Street, Sydney
Space is limited and registration is required. Please book your seat early to avoid missing out.
Please note: you are booking for the Sydney event on this page
To book for the Melbourne event, please visit the Fight Parkinson's website here MELBOURNE EVENT
10.30 - 11am |
Registration |
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11.00 - 11.15am |
Welcome |
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11.15am - 12.00pm |
Keynote address: Advances in Parkinson's Research |
Professor Carolyn Sue |
12.00 - 12.45pm |
Parkinson’s at the cellular level- how research is increasing our knowledge of Parkinson’s |
Professor Glenda Halliday |
12.45 - 1.15pm | Innovative approaches to exercise in Parkinson’s – from proof of concept to neuroprotection | Professor Colleen Canning |
Lunch |
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2.00 - 2.30pm |
Bench to bedside- How scientific advance are applied to the treatments you receive now and into the future |
Dr Kishore Kumar |
2.30 - 3.00pm |
The significance of Bio Markers - how will these influence research and management into the future |
Professor David Finkelstein |
3.00 - 3.30pm |
Biomarkers and Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery |
Dr James Peters |
Refreshment |
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4.00 - 4.30pm |
In Plain Sight - Exploring the role of medication re-purposing in identifying new treatments in Parkinson’s |
Assoc Professor Richard Gordon |
4.30 - 5.15pm | Panel Discussion Science and the person living with Parkinson’s- improving research outcomes. The value of including people with Parkinson’s in identifying priorities and research designing. Chair : Professor Carolyn Sue Panellists:
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5.15 - 5.30pm |
Closing remarks |
All enquiries can be directed to Parkinson's NSW 1800 644 189 or contact Christine McGee christine.mcgee@parkinsonsnsw.org.au