Living with Parkinson's Symposium 2026: Myrtle Beach, SC
Join us for the Living with Parkinson's Symposium 2026. Hear about current and upcoming treatments, ongoing research and the resources available in your community and beyond to help you live your best life with Parkinson's. Join us in person or online (via Zoom).
Hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Carolinas Chapter and the Medical University of South Carolina—a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.
Event Agenda
9:00-10:00 am Registration, Resource Fair, & Breakout Rooms by Supernus and Abbvie
10:00-10:10 am Welcome
10:10-10:40 am Advances in PD
Lilia Lovera, MD
10:40-11:30 am Fluctuations, Freezing, and Falls Panel Discussion*
Gonzalo Revuelta, DO, and Ricard Lopez, MD
Moderated by Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD
11:30 am-12:00 pm Lunch & Resource Fair
12:00-12:45 pm Cognition, Mood, and Support Systems Panel Discussion*
Travis Turner, PhD, Federico Rodriguez-Porcel, MD, and Nicole Cool, BSN, RN
Moderated by Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD
12:45-1:00 pm Movement Break
Nikki Shaffer
1:00-1:50 pm Clinical Trials Panel Discussion*
Christine Cooper, MD, and Andrew Ameri, MD
Moderated by Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD
1:50-2:00 pm Closing Remarks
*Includes Question & Answer session with members of the panel
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. The program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor!
Event Sponsors
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