Community Symposium

The UC San Diego Parkinson and Other Movement Disorders Center hosts an annual symposium for community members facing Parkinsonism. Our goal is to bring together experts from a variety of fields to give you the latest information on diagnosis, treatment and overall well-being.

 2024 Virtual Symposia Series 

Check back in April for dates and times!

Please join movement disorder specialists for a series of monthly seminars, covering various topics which will include detailed presentations from our experts. There will be time for questions at the end of each webinar. We encourage you to participate and learn more about treatments, diagnosis, and research opportunities. Registration will be required for each sesssion. 

2023 Past Virtual Symposia - View Recordings

Friday, July 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

"All About Research" Why research is important, what's involved and what to expect. Presented by Dr. Ece Bayram, MD, PhD and Christina Addington, Clinical Research Coordinator.

View recording for "All About Research"  

Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

"Maximizing Care" How you can build your care team and maximize your clinic visits, presented by Adriana Gonzalez, MSW and Kathy Huynh, NP-C.

View recording for "Maximizing Care"

Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

"Parkinson's Disease-101" An overview and treatment management options, presented by Dr. Caitlin Mulligan and Dr. Robert Hess.

View recording for "Parkinson's Disease-101"

Friday October 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

"Overview of Multiple System Atrophy and Lewy Body Dementia" An overview of Atypical Parkinsonism, specifically Lewy body dementia and Multiple System Atrophy. Presented by Dr. David Coughlin, MD, and Dr. Katherine Longardner, MD. 

View recording for "Overview of Multiple System Atrophy and Lewy Body Dementia"

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

"Wellness: Rehabilitation and Mindfulness" Includes a demonstration for mindfulness by UC San Diego's Center for Mindfulness followed by rehabilitation exercises. Presented by Cory Troyer, DPT and Julie Larsen, OTD, OTR/L. 

View recording for "Wellness: Rehabilitation and Mindfulness"

Friday, December  1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

"Overview of Corticobasal Degeneration and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy" An overview of Atypical Parkinsonism and rehabilitation, specifically for Corticobasal Degeneration and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Presented by Irene Litvan, MD, FAAN, FANA, MPhil, Cory Troyer, DPT and Julie Larsen, OTD, OTR/L.

View recording for  "Overview of Corticobasal Degeneration and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy"