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
11.00 - 11.15am	Welcome
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 1.15 - 2.00pm
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 3.30 - 4.00pm
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: Professor Colleen Canning Dr James Peters Dr Kishore Kumar Martin Ostrowski (PwP) Emma Tinkler (PwP)
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