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Parkinson's Disease Symposium 2021

2021 Parkinson's Disease Symposium woman hugging man with sun glow green grass backroundJoin UCI Health for our annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium event, focusing on current management to the latest research. This year, we invite you to learn the latest updates in Parkinson’s Disease treatment from the comfort of your home.

Registration

This is a free Zoom event, but registration is required ›

Date

Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021
8:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Questions?

Contact Starlene Moyneur at smoyneur@uci.edu or 949-824-0190.

Agenda

View the 2021 topics, presenters and schedule ›

Livestream

The livestream will be available beginning Nov. 20, 2021.

 

Parkinson's Disease Symposia resources

View resources from previous Parkinson's Disease Symposia ›

Sponsors

All Parkinson's Disease Symposium sponsor Zoom chats occur from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. 

Acadia

Developed medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the hallucinations and delusions associated Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP).

Link: 

Zoom chat with Acadia ›

 

Amneal logo

Manufacturer of RYTARY®, a prescription medication that contains a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease-like symptoms.

Link

Zoom chat with Amneal ›
Meeting ID: 812 8264 7945
Passcode: Rytary

 

BlueRock logo

An engineered cell therapy company with a mission to develop regenerative medicine for intractable diseases. BlueRock Therapeutics sponsors Parkinson's disease research at UCI. 

Links

Zoom chat with BlueRock Therapeutics ›
Meeting ID: 859 9455 6946
Passcode: 596376

 

Boston Sci

Dedicated to advancing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technology by developing meaningful, industry-leading solutions and partnering with healthcare providers to improve the quality of life for patients. 

Links

Zoom chat with Boston Scientific ›

 

Kyowa Kirin logo

Manufacturer of NOURIANZ® , a prescription medication used with levodopa and carbidopa to treat adults with Parkinson's disease who are having “off” episodes.

Links

  

Medtronic

Offers a small pacemaker-like device for DBS that is placed under the skin of the chest. The device sends electrical signals through extensions and very thin wires (leads) to an area in the brain that controls movement. The signals block some of the brain messages that cause the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease. 

Links

Zoom chat with Medtronic ›
Meeting ID: 964 6796 5633
Passcode: 535604