InSearch Health Professionals lecture
The Florey Institute, Kenneth Myer Building, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville (map)
Wed 25th Mar 2020, 8:00am to 11:00am (3 hours)
This is an unmissable opportunity for health professionals to explore the latest research into Parkinson’s.
Two leading Australian researchers will provide invaluable insights into current studies and the latest findings from Parkinson's research, including telehealth as a mode of service delivery, transformative clinical trials, and genomics to help treat and cure Parkinson’s.
Guest speakers
Emeritus Prof Deborah Theodoros
The University of Queensland
Prof. Theodoros is an academic speech pathologist with extensive research experience in the development and delivery of allied health services via telehealth.
She will provide her insights into telehealth as a mode of service delivery for people living with Parkinson’s, its application, and the evidence supporting its use.
Professor Simon Lewis
Cognitive Neuroscience, The University of Sydney
Prof. Lewis is Director of the Parkinson's Disease Research Clinic at the Brain and Mind Centre and heads the NSW Movement Disorders Brain Donor program.
He has published more than 200 peer review papers, two books and seven book chapters and attracted more than $5 Million in funding to support research targeting quality of life in neurodegenerative diseases.
He will update you on the Australian Parkinson’s Mission plans for the $30 million in funding received from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund. This investment is assigned to address areas of unmet need in Parkinson’s, including genomics and developing new treatments from drug repurposing.
Book now
Seats are limited so secure your place by registering your attendance today.
This event is free to attend for medical and health professionals treating Parkinson's patients, or with an interest in the condition.
Questions? Email or call our health team on 8809 0400.