New York - New Jersey Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium
Check-in, Exhibitor Expo, and Lunch start at 11 a.m. ET
Join the Parkinson’s Foundation in person or online for the NYNJ chapter symposium. Learn about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Speakers
Dave Iverson
Person with Parkinson’s, care partner, author, broadcast journalist
Marco Russo, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology | Movement Disorders
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Shannon Drastura, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
CentraState Medical Center
Freehold, NJ
For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and exhibitor expo start at 11 a.m. ET. Lunch will also be served during this time.
For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 12 p.m. ET
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.
Contact Us
Nancy Nealon
This event is made possible by Presenting Sponsor, Light of Day Foundation:
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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