## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # From Research to Care Relevant Center 21220 Elkhorn Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 April 13, 20261:00 pm to 4:30 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117969&view=RSVP) ![Living with Parkinson's: From Research to Care](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Research-Banner-2026-940x510.png?itok=5jLyiS5g) ### Check-in, lunch and resource fair begin at Noon. This program provides an overview of current Parkinson's research and its impact on treatment and care. Participants will learn the difference between studies targeting symptoms and those aiming to slow disease progression, as well as explore recent advancements and how ongoing research may shape future therapies and personal care. ### Expert Speakers **Rachel K. Spooner, PhD** Director, Translational Motor Imaging Laboratory Institute for Human Neuroscience, Boys Town National Research Hospital Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Creighton University **Jamison Hofer, DO, AQH** Board Certified Neurologist Neurology Consultants of Nebraska **Maggie Caulfield, PhD** Director of Research Programs Parkinson's Foundation --- This is an in-person program. Check-in, lunch, and resource fair begin at Noon. **Parking**: Parking is complimentary for program attendees. For driving directions, please click [here](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Relevant+Center/@41.2908601,-96.248283,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8793e542b4dee1d5:0x95cae2d6ea608233!8m2!3d41.2908601!4d-96.248283!16s%2Fg%2F11d_bhtycy?entry=ttu "Relevant Center, Elkhorn NE"). --- There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as lunch is provided. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families and friends, medical providers/practitioners, and the community. ## Contact Us Michelle Shepherd [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Heartland@Parkinson.org ](mailto:Heartland@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 913-416-4098 ](tel:913-416-4098) ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ Community Walk - Walk Over Water ](/events/2026/mdcw-walk-over-water) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 13, 2026Poughkeepsie, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR?fr_id=8007&pg=entry) Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Sep14MM) Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week. September 14, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) Professional Education ### [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Order a Parkinson’s Hospital Safety Guide The Hospital Safety Guide is a resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners filled with useful tools and information to prepare for and navigate a hospital stay. [ORDER NOW](/resources-support/pd-library/order-publications) [LEARN MORE](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn