Parkinson’s Research Symposium
Kenneth Myer Building (Building 144), Florey Institute at The University of Melbourne. 30 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3010 (map)
Mon 29th Apr 2024, 10:30am to 5:30pm (7 hours)
Fight Parkinson's is teaming up with Parkinson's NSW to host a free Research Symposium for the Parkinson's community.
Fight Parkinson's is teaming up with Parkinson's NSW to host a free Research Symposium for the Parkinson's community.
The Research Symposium will be held in Melbourne on Monday, 29 April and in Sydney on Wednesday, 1 May.
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 Parkinson's research.
The Melbourne Symposium will be held at The Florey,Kenneth Myer Building (Building 144), The University of Melbourne, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052.
To attend the Melbourne event:
Register Now (Attend in person) →
The Sydney Symposium will be held at the Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000.
To attend the Sydney event:
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 repurposing for future treatments
- Understanding the role of exercise in neuroprotection (slowing the progression of Parkinson’s)
Speakers include:
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| Associate Professor Andrew Evans (Melbourne) |
Professor Carolyn Sue |
Professor Glenda Haliday |
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| Professor Meg Morris (Melbourne) |
Professor Collen Canning (Sydney) |
Dr Wesley Thevathasan (Melbuorne) |
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| Dr Jane Alty (Melbourne) |
Professor David Finkelstein (Melbourne & Sydney) |
Dr Arthur Thevathasan (Melbourne) |
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| Dr James Peters (Sydney) |
Associate Professor Richard Gordon (Melbourne & Sydney) |
Professor Grant Dewson (Melbourne) |
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Sheenagh Bottrell |
Iain McLean Living with Parkinson's (Melbourne) |
Dr Kishore Kumar (Sydney) |
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| Martin Ostrowski Living with Parkinson's (Sydney) |
Emma Tinkler Living with Parkinson's (Sydney) |
Dr Kevin Barnham (Melbourne) |
(Melbourne) = speaking in Melbourne only
(Sydney) = speaking in Sydney only
There will 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.
Fight Parkinson's is proud to offer this symposium free for the Parkinson's community. This is an in-person event. To support accessibility, participants can register to join via live stream.
Register Now (Attend In-Person) →