## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Expert Briefing: Understanding Gene and Cell-Based Therapies in Parkinson’s Virtual ( Zoom ) May 10, 20231:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST Free [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=108322&view=RSVP) ![Couple sitting on the couch on a tablet](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PDHealthAtHome.jpg?itok=6bzDuNbp) ### Wellness Wednesday While still in the developmental stage, genetic and cell-based therapies hold some promise for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This webinar will review what those considering gene-based or cell-based therapy may expect in terms of symptom management and disease progression. [Register for All Expert Briefing Webinars](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110455&view=RSVP) ## Speaker **Roger Barker, BA, MBBS, MRCP, PhD** University of Cambridge Dr. Roger Barker is the Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and Consultant Neurologist at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge. He is a PI in the MRC-Wellcome Stem Cell Institute in Cambridge and Director of the MRC funded UKRMP Stem and Engineered cell hub. He trained at Oxford University and St Thomas Hospital Medical School before qualifying in 1986. He completed his medical training before undertaking a PhD in Cambridge on neural grafting for Parkinson’s Disease. He then completed his neurology training in Cambridge, London and Norwich before setting up his own research group in 1997. His research seeks to better define the clinical heterogeneity of two common neurodegenerative disorders of the CNS- namely Parkinson’s (PD) and Huntington’s disease (HD). This has helped him define the best way by which to take new therapies into the clinic including novel experimental therapeutics such as cell and gene therapies as well as drug repurposing trials. ![Roger Barker speaker headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/111x141/public/images/thumbnail_image001.jpeg?h=6f11e1eb&itok=AvEIpdhg) ## Contact Us Jennifer Fearday [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) PDHealth@Parkinson.org ](mailto:PDHealth@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (312) 201-4099 ]() *Special thanks to our sponsor:* | [ ![Prevail logo with tagline](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PrevailLogo_Tagline.png?itok=IfzMuLG5) ](https://www.prevailtherapeutics.com/) | |---| *PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.* | ![Light of Day, Fighting Parkinson's, ALS, and PSP logo](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Light%20of%20Day%20Logo.png?itok=ZHoj2Msi) | |---| ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 23, 2026Watertown, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook & Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation. September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) [View All](/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn