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#  Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Family Symposium 2023 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 7, 202310:00 am to 1:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111769&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![raising hands in a conference](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/prsymposium-bloghero.png?itok=CX_LmLFt)  Parkinson's Foundation and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center present: **Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.**

This program will feature experts talking about the advances in Parkinson’s research, among many other topics. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

### Speakers

**Danny Bega, MD**

**Rizwan Akhtar, MD, PhD**

**Tanya Simuni, MD**

**Michael Mercury, PhD**

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

 - ###   Agenda   
    
    **10 a.m. Welcome / Opening Remarks**  
    *Danny Bega, MD*, Northwestern Medicine  
    and Parkinson's Foundation
    
    **10:10 a.m. Key Note: Synuclein Biomarkers**  
    *Rizwan Akhtar, MD, PhD,* Northwestern Medicine
    
    **10:55 a.m. Therapeutic Pipeline and Research Update**  
    *Tanya Simuni, MD,* Northwestern Medicine
    
    11:40 a.m. Break
    
    **11:50 p.m. Dementia in Parkinson's Disease**  
    *Michael Mercury, PhD,* Northwestern Medicine
    
    **12:30 p.m. MD and Clinician Q&A Panel**
    
    **1 p.m. Closing Remarks**
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Jessica Bartsch

 

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 JBartsch@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (312) 762-5706

 

 

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  *A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence*

*Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center provides innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients and families affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The Center's care team works to promote health, education and support for patients. It also supports caregivers, family members, healthcare providers and the community. We continually strive to meet the needs of the Parkinson's community in a variety of ways. In doing this, we have adapted our annual symposium to a virtual setting for the safety and accessibility of the larger Parkinson's community.*

 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend ](/events/2026/champions-twin-cities) 

 Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

 October 2, 2026Twin Cities, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7046&pg=entry) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ From Research to Care - PD GENEration ](/events/2026/boston) 

 This program provides an overview of current Parkinson's research and its impact on treatment and care.

 October 2, 2026Boston, MA

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119429&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ 2026 St. George, Utah Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-saint-george) 

 Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

 October 3, 2026St. George, UT

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7946&pg=entry) 

  

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