Parkinson's Conference 10 September 2019

What: Parkinson's SA Conference
When: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Where: National Wine Centre
Register: Contact 8357 8909 
Cost: $20 members ($50 non-members)

The program features national speakers from the research and support community, and will enable South Australians living with Parkinson’s, caring for people living with Parkinson’s, academics, and health professionals to come together to share the latest information about research and living well with the condition.
 
The day begins with a Keynote address by Dr Girish Nair, Neurosurgeon from Neuroaxis and Royal Melbourne Hospital. Dr Girish Nair is the Neurosurgeon that performed 12 delicate operations as part of a group of medical researchers at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) transplanting a new revolutionary type of stem cell that is injected into the brain as part of a world-first clinical trial.
 
Dr Nair will be talking about the stem cell trial and new surgical techniques in Parkinson’s treatments.
 
Delegates will also hear plenary addresses on relevant topics including:
• The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the relatively new technique of imaging nigrosome-1
• The use of F-dopa PET scanning in Parkinson’s disease and the use in diagnosis,
• Results from the Proof of Concept trial in Photobiomodulation therapy (light therapy)
• What role does a Neuro-Urologist play in the treatment of bladder issues in Parkinson’s?
• Cognitive function in patients with different types of Parkinson’s disease
 
Afternoon tea will follow the conference from 3.30pm. We encourage you to stay after the conference and enjoy some social time with like-minded attendees.
 
Bookings and pre-payment are essential; please contact Parkinson‘s SA on
8357 8909 to register attendance and advise of any dietary requirements.