The Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium, which started in 2009, is an all-day annual event that attracts people from throughout Michigan and Ohio, regardless of where they receive care. At the Parkinson’s & You Symposium, you can receive up-to-date information given by leaders in the field and connect with other people and families who are living with the condition.
The University of Michigan Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research funded the last two years of the Symposium; the U-M Surgical Therapies Improving Movement (STIM) Program funded previous programs. To be notified of future events, please join our email list
Make a Gift
To make a gift to support Parkinson's Disease community education and outreach, visit the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Community Outreach Fund page on the Leaders & Best Online Giving website.
Videos from the 2023 Symposium
You may view the presentations from the 2023 symposium as a playlist or individually by clicking on the video window below. To view the individual videos on YouTube, click on the links below the video window.
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- Research Overview and Introduction to Symposium 2023
- Hot Topics in Parkinson Research
- Unravelling the Mechanisms of Postural Instability and Gait Disorder
- Implications of the Cholinergic System in Parkinson’s Disease
- Brain Rhythms as Potential Biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease
- Acetylcholine and Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease and the Bladder
Videos from Previous Parkinson's Disease & You Symposiums
2019 Symposium Videos
You may view the presentations from the 2019 symposium as a playlist or individually by clicking on the video window below. To view the individual videos on YouTube, click on the links below the video window.
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- Parkinson's Disease Overview & Treatment for PD Motor Complications
- Surgery for Parkinson's Disease: When to Consider and What Kind
- Parkinson's Research Questions Answered: Why No Significant Treatments Are Available Yet
- Parkinson's Disease Caregiving, Coping & Planning
2018 Symposium Videos
You may view the presentations from the 2018 symposium as a playlist or individually by clicking on the video window below. To view the individual videos on YouTube, click on the links below the video window.
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- Parkinson's Disease Overview: Benjamin Stuart, MD
- Home Modification & Adaptive Equipment for PD: Pamela Van Buren, OTR
- Psychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: Susan Maixner, MD
- Alternative Therapies in Parkinson's Disease: C. Chauncey Spears, MD
2017 Symposium Videos
You may view the presentations from the 2017 symposium as a playlist or individually by clicking on the video window below. To view the individual videos on YouTube, click on the links below the video window.
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- Parkinson’s Disease: The Basics: Kelvin Chou, M.D.
- Parkinson’s Disease and the Bladder: Dr. Anne Pelletier-Cameron, M.D.
- Physical Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease: Patrick Hoag, O.T. , Dayna Ryan, P.T.
- Sexuality and Parkinson’s Disease: Daniela Wittmann, Ph.D., LMSW.
2016 Symposium Videos
You may view the presentations from the 2016 symposium as a playlist or individually by clicking on the video window below. To view the individual videos on YouTube, click on the links below the video window.
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- Parkinson's Disease 101: Dr. Kara Wyant
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease: Dr. Emily Levin
- Sleep Disorders in Parkinson's Disease: Dr. Andrew Berkowski
- Cognitive and Psychiatric Disorders in Parkinson's Disease: Dr. Andrew Ridder
- Parkinson's Research - Neuroimaging; Martijn Muller, PhD
- Parkinson’s Research - Patient Perspectives: Marilyn Guidinger, PhD
2015 Symposium Videos
You may view the presentations from the 2015 symposium as a playlist or individually by clicking on the video window below. To view the individual videos on YouTube, click on the links below the video window.
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- Parkinson's Disease 101: Dr. Jonathan Snider
- Parkinson's Disease - Fatigue: Dr. Praveen Dayalu
- Parkinson’s Disease - Speech and Swallowing Problems: Karen Kluin
- Parkinson's Disease - Lewy Body Disorders: Dr. Carol Persad
- Parkinson's Disease - Balance, Falls & Cognition: Dr. Roger Albin
Learn More and Make an Appointment
To learn more about treatment at the University of Michigan for Parkinson's Disease, visit our Parkinson's Disease page. To make an appointment, call 734-764-6831.