## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # 8th Annual Symposium on Parkinson's The Venue at Lenoir City 7690 Creekwood Park Boulevard Lenoir City, TN 37772 Virtual October 6, 20239:00 am to 2:30 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/events/person-8th-annual-parkinsons-symposium) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/events/virtual-8th-annual-parkinsons-symposium) ### In-person check-in and breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. Presented by **The Cole Center for Parkinson's & Movement Disorders**, join us in-person or virtually for the 8th Annual Parkinson's Symposium. Topics will include Functional Neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease, Non-Medication Treatment Options, The Future of Parkinson's Care and more. ### Speakers **Shadi Barbu, MD,** Movement Disorders Specialist DBS Medical Director, The Cole Center UT Medical Center **Carter Gerard, MD** Functional Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgical Associates UT Medical Center **Luis Zayas, MD, PT,** Movement Disorders Specialist Outreach Medical Director, The Cole Center UT Medical Center **Christopher Tolleson, MD, MPH,** Movement Disorders Specialist Medical Director, The Cole Center UT Medical Center **Alberto Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN, FANA,** Movement Disorders Specialist Professor and Endowed Chair – James J. and Joan A. Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of Cincinnati President-Elect of the Pan-American Section of the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Society --- **For in-person attendees:** Check-in and continental breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. **For virtual attendees:** The live stream starts at 9 a.m. --- There is no charge to attend, but registration is required by **September 29, 2023**. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. - ### Topics and Speakers **8:30 a.m. In-person check-in & Continental Breakfast** **9 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks** **Parkinson’s Overview** *Shadi Barbu, MD* Movement Disorders Specialist DBS Medical Director, The Cole Center UT Medical Center **Functional Neurosurgery for Parkinson’s Disease** *Carter Gerard, MD* Functional Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgical Associates UT Medical Center **Non-Medication Treatment Options** *Luis Zayas, MD, PT* Movement Disorders Specialist Outreach Medical Director, The Cole Center UT Medical Center **The Future of Parkinson’s Care: What’s in the Research Pipeline?** *Christopher Tolleson, MD, MPH* Movement Disorders Specialist Medical Director, The Cole Center UT Medical Center ***Keynote Presentation:*** **Parkinson’s is not a Disease but Many: Splitting Over Lumping is Key to Finding Cures** *Alberto Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN, FANA* Movement Disorders Specialist Professor and Endowed Chair – James J. and Joan A. Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of Cincinnati President-Elect of the Pan-American Section of the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Society **PD Hacks and Adjusting to Life - Roundtable Panel Discussion** **2:30 p.m. - Final Remarks & Conclusion** ## Contact Us Laura Lutrick [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) LLutrick@Parkinson.org ](mailto:LLutrick@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (901) 316-9838 ]() *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.* ## 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. 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