About this Event
We are inviting people affected by Parkinson’s to hear about research
from around the North East. We have an exciting programme of speakers
to tell us all about their work in the laboratory, clinical trials and hospitals
to better understand Parkinson's, provide better treatment and improve
the quality of life of people affected by Parkinson's.
Featuring a Keynote Speech from Dr Lou Wiblin, Consultant Neurologist at James Cook University Hospital.
Topics & Speakers include:
Understanding Parkinson's physical and non-motor symptoms. Philip Hodgeson, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical markers for early detection of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's. Dr Laura Wright, Newcastle University
Keep On Keep Up for Parkinson’s Disease exercise study. Dr Gill Barry, Northumbria University
The development of an online support package for carers: the iSupport-PD Study. Prof Annette Hand, Northumbria University
Improving care of people with Parkinson's admitted to hospital. Florence Gerakios Newcastle University
Can digital tools help us to understand Parkinson's Medic*tion and aid self management of Parkinson's. Emma Packer, Newcastle University
Can memory and emotion recognition tests help make it easier to tell the difference between Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Parkinson’s? Dr Alexis Cheviet, University of Durham
Improving speech and swallowing for people with Parkinson’s. Sarah Fraser, Gateshead Hospital Trust
If you need personal care eg help to stand or walk you must bring a carer with you. Please book two places.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club, Neasham Road, Darlington, United Kingdom
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