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Questions about Parkinson's Disease? We have answers! Attend our upcoming 4th annual Parkinson's Symposium to learn more about the latest research and treatment methodologies.

Parkinson's 2008: An update
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
onsite registration starts 12:30 PM
program runs 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Courtyard by Marriott, Oxnard/Ventura
600 East Esplanade Drive
Oxnard, CA 93036
map of hotel & symposium location

Speakers will include:

  • James P. Sutton, MD
    Fellowship Trained Parkinson’s Specialist and Researcher
    Medical Director
    Pacific Neuroscience Medical Group
  • Jerome Lisk, MD
    Fellowship Trained Parkinson’s Specialist and Researcher
    Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena
  • Steven Rogers, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Psychology
    Westmont College, Santa Barbara
    Staff Neuropsychologist
    Pacific Neuroscience Medical Group
  • Other speakers to be announced

Some of the topics to be covered:

  • Parkinson’s basics
  • Research in Ventura County
  • Caring and giving
  • New studies
       - Rotigotine (Neupro patch)
       - Droxidopa (for low blood pressure)
       - PRAMIBID (Mirapex)
  • Updates on PNMG research
       - The parampanel studies (Eisai)
       - Istradefylline (Kyowa Pharmaceuticals)
  • Exercise and PD
  • Genetic breakthroughs
  • Volunteering for a drug study
  • Audience participation Question and Answer Session

Example presentations from last year's Symposia:

To offset the cost of refreshments, we are asking for a small registration fee of $10 at the door for this educational event. Seating will be limited, so make certain to register well in advance.

To register, please send an e-mail to information.request.2008@pacificneuroscience.com or call us at 805.278.4148. Please indicate your name, number of guests, and anything else you want to let us know.

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