## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # 25th Annual Blazing Toward a Cure Educational Symposium Vanderbilt Student Life Center 310 25th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37240 Virtual ( Zoom ) October 7, 20238:30 am to 12:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110989&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111470&view=RSVP) Please join the Vanderbilt Medical Center and Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence team for the 25th annual Blazing Toward a Cure educational symposium. Please register for this no cost educational opportunity. This program will be held at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center (Nashville, TN), where free valet parking will be available. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. - ### Blazing Toward a Cure Educational Symposium Agenda: 8:00 a.m. Doors open. 8:50 a.m. **Welcome and Introductions** *Thomas Davis, MD* 9 a.m. **Cognition and Parkinson's Disease** *Kaltra Dhima, PhD* 9:30 a.m. **Clinic Overview: Role of the Social Worker** *Catherine Holloway, LCSW* 9:45 a.m. Break/Voice with *Carrie Friddell* 10 a.m. **Clinic Overview: Tips From a Parkinson's Disease Nurse** *Brandi Ghergia, RN, BSN, Alexandra Casale, RN, BSN Jessica Stroh, RN, Care Coordinator* 10:15 a.m. **Medications: What's New** *Adam Nagy, MD* 10:45 a.m. Break/Exercise with *Colleen Bridges* 11 a.m. **Advanced Therapies** *Thomas Davis, MD* 11:15 a.m. **On the Horizon: Research and Updates** 11:35 a.m. **Question and Answer Panel** *In partnership with Vanderbilt Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.* ## Contact Us Kelly Arney [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Kelly.b.arney@vumc.org ](mailto:Kelly.b.arney@vumc.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (615) 936-5517 ]() *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 ### [ Live Fitness Friday - Move to Improve ](/events/2026/Sep18FF) Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month. September 18, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Buffalo ](/events/2026/md-buffalo) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 19, 2026Williamsville, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7957&pg=entry) 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) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn