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#  Living with Parkinson's Symposium 2026: Myrtle Beach, SC 

 Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort at Grande Dunes - Atlantic Ballroom  
 8400 Costa Verde Drive  
 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 17, 202610:00 am to 2:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

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    ![Carolinas Chapter Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Carolinas-symposium-event-banner.png?itok=BgEez7Ls)  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

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*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.*

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  ###  Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor! 

  [ ![Supernus](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Supernus%20%281%29.png?itok=DAuEcfSq) ](https://www.supernus.com/) 

   ###  Event Sponsors 

  [ ![Acadia 2025 logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/ACAD_RM_RGB_FC_Pos.png?itok=BeZBXE9q) ](https://www.moretoparkinsons.com/) 

 [ ![Amneal Pharmaceuticals](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Amneal_Pharmaceuticals_Logo.svg%20%28002%29.png?itok=jgK-saDp) ](https://acadia.com/en-us) 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

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###  [ Managing Changing Symptoms ](/events/2026/suffolk) 

 After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson's disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson's symptoms may change over time and new strategies available to manage them.

 October 16, 2026Commack, NY

 

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###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Punch Out Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Oct16FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 October 16, 2026Virtual

 

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###  [ Moving Day DFW ](/events/2026/md-dfw) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

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