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

9:00-9:30 am Breakout Room
Shannon Shaffer, CNP
Provided by AbbVie

9:30-10:00 am Breakout Room
Dr. Zhigao Huang, MD, PhD
Provided by Supernus Pharmaceuticals

10:00-10:10 am Welcome

10:10-10:40 am Advances in PD
Lilia Lovera, MD

10:40-11:30 am On/Off Fluctuations, Freezing, and Falls Panel Discussion*
Christine Cooper, MD, PwPD, and Ricardo 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, Lilia Lovera, MD, and Nicole Cool, BSN, RN, PwPD
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 Sandra Wilson, BS, PwPD
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.