October Internet Broadcast of Parkinson's Disease Symposium Brings Experts to You

The meeting, entitled Frontiers of Science and Clinical Advances in Quality of Life, will be attended by people with Parkinson’s, caregivers, Parkinson’s researchers, clinicians, and allied health professionals.  The program, in two parallel tracks, will look at the progress that has been made over the last 10 years and where we expect to see future advances.  You can choose to attend one of the two tracks on those days.  However, both tracks will remain online for one year, so you can always go back and watch the one that you do not attend live. 
 
Examining the basic science of Parkinson’s
The basic science track for the event was planned by an expert committee chaired by Dr. Stanley Fahn of Columbia University, who also serves as PDF’s Scientific Director.  The committee identified the hottest topics in Parkinson’s science including genetics, neurobiology, pathology, gene therapy and cell replacement. 
 
Focusing on quality of life
Parkinson’s science includes examination of how people can live better with PD.  This is the focus of a second expert committee headed by Drs. Lucien Côté and Karen Marder, both of Columbia University.   Among the topics addressed are the preclinical diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease; respiratory, gastrointestinal and sexual issues; sleep disorders; caregiver support and the therapeutic effect of exercise. 

Just in case you need an excuse to enjoy New York City in the Fall, you can also attend personally.  Either way, we encourage you to register for th webcast of this in-depth review of Parkinson’s science.  For more information on the webcast and to register, visit www.pdf.org/50th.  The webcast will be available on the PDF site following the symposium for one year.