New England Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium

Check-in starts at 10 a.m. ET for in-person participants
Join the Parkinson’s Foundation in person or online for the New England Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about how ongoing research and genetics are providing clues to slowing progression, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.
Speakers
Albert Hung, MD, PhD
Associate Neurologist, Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Director, Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
David K. Simon, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Director, Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
Stephen L. Lee, MD, PhD
Co-Medical Director, Parkinson's Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth
Joy Antonelle de Marcaida, MD
Medical Director, David & Rhoda Chase Family Movement Disorders Center, Hartford Hospital, Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center
Anna DePold Hohler, MD, FAAN
Chair of Neurology, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Professor of Neurology, TUSM
Keith J. Ciccone, BS, LPN
Nurse Specialist
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
For in-person attendees: In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m. ET. Lunch will also be provided during the event.
For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 11 a.m. ET
Contact Us
Derek Russell
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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