Parkinson's Symposium
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In-person check-in starts at 12:30 p.m.
The Parkinson's Foundation and University of Michigan, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, are excited to invite you to our Parkinson's Symposium.
Roger Albin, MD, Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research at the University of Michigan will be speaking about research on “Trying to Figure Out How L-Dopa Works”.
Miriam Bohnen DPT, Physical Therapist with the University of Michigan Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive, and Mobility Laboratory will be sharing research findings about movement and activity in PD including discussing “The Moving Desk” and addressing practical approaches to increasing daily activity.
Speakers
Roger Albin, MD
Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research
University of Michigan
Miriam Bohnen, DPT
Physical Therapist
Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive and Mobility Laboratory
University of Michigan
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.
The Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter is pleased to be working with Michigan Medicine for the March 15th and June 21st programs in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Laura Summers
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.
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