## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # 26th Annual Blazing Toward a Cure Educational Symposium Vanderbilt Student Life Center 310 25th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37240 October 26, 20249:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113749&view=RSVP) ### **This event has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email [tnky@parkinson.org](tnky@parkinson.org).** Please join the Vanderbilt Medical Center and Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence team for the 26th 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 8:00 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. 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. --- ### **Expert Speakers** **Thomas L. Davis, MD** Division Chief/Movement Disorders, VUMC **Sabrina Livezey, Pharm D, CSP** Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy **John Domback, Pharm D** Vanderbilt University Medical Center **Britt Stone, MD** Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, VUMC **Travis Hassell, MD, PhD** Assistant Professor, Neurology, VUMC ## Contact us Annie Long [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) TNKY@parkinson.org ](mailto:TNKY@parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (770) 450-0792 ]() - ### Agenda: **The 26th Annual** **Blazing Toward a Cure Educational Symposium** **Saturday, October 26, 2024** 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:50 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Thomas Davis, MD 9:00 a.m. Meet the Pharmacist: The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist And a Review of the Parkinson’s Drug Therapies Sabrina Livezey, Pharm D and John Dombach, Pharm D 9:30 a.m. Complementary Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease Britt Stone, MD, Assistant Prof Clinical Neurology, VUMC 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Exercise Break: Colleen Bridges, M. Ed, NSCA-CPT Founder of Bridges for Parkinson’s 10:30 a.m. Deep Brain Stimulation: What’s New at Vanderbilt Travis Hassell, MD 11:00 a.m. On The Horizon: Research and Updates Thomas Davis, MD; Division Chief/Movement Disorders 11:30 a.m. Question and Answer Panel ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Building Your Parkinson’s Toolbox ](/events/2026/Froedtert2026) This educational program will offer practical information and strategies to support everyday health and well-being, for those affected by Parkinson’s. September 11, 2026Virtual & Waukesha, WI [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119291&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119290&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Memphis ](/events/2026/md-memphis) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 12, 2026Memphis , TN [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR/MovingDayEvent/General?pg=entry&fr_id=7826) Fundraising Events ### [ Community Walk Colorado Springs ](/events/2026/mdcw-colorado-springs) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 12, 2026Colorado Springs, CO [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7696&pg=entry) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Find Local Support Find your nearest Parkinson's Foundation chapter for local events, support groups, care facilities and more. 10 Miles 25 Miles 50 Miles 100 Miles 250 Miles - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn