Cleveland Clinic

Update in Parkinson’s Disease Medications & Therapies 

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM PDT 

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Watch Here Welcome & Introductions   

Zoltan Mari, MD, FAAN

Watch Here Overview of New Medications

Odinachi Oguh, MD

Watch Here Update in Advanced Treatment Options

Kelly Mills, MD

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Research Update

Zoltan Mari, MD, FAAN

Watch HereQ&A with afternoon panel   



The Many Faces (and Phases) of Parkinson’s Disease 

Saturday, November 4th, 2023

10:00 A.M. - 2:10 P.M. PT

History of Parkinson’s DiseaseZoltan Mari, MD
PD Diagnosis: Clinical, DaTscan, Skin BiopsyKaren Frei, MD
Patient interview Supernus
Q&A with Morning Panel
Lunch Break
Is Parkinson’s a Single Disease?Michele Tagliati, MD
Rehab Revolution in PDMadisen Mendez, MOT, OTR/L
What can Boxing-based Fitness do for you?Rock Steady Boxing Green Valley
Q&A with afternoon panel

Evening Program 2023 #3: Telehealth and Technology in PD 

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

5:45 PM - 7:35 PM PDT

5:45 PMWelcome & IntroductionsZoltan Mari, MD
5:50 PMWhy is Telehealth Important in PD?Tiago Mestre, MD
6:15 PMThe Future of Telehealth in NeurologyRandy Wright, MD
6:40 PMWhat Can We Do To Help Advance PD Patients at HomeJori Fleisher, MD
7:05 PMPanel – Q&A
7:35 PMAdjourn

Introducing the Parkinson’s Foundation

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

5:45 PM -7:35 PM PDT

Watch Here5:45 PMWelcome & IntroductionsZoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here5:50 PM What is the Parkinson’s Foundation and its Southwest Chapter?Robin Rhea
Watch Here6:15 PMCenters of Excellence and the Global Care NetworkZoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here6:40 PMThe PF CoE at the CCF Lou Ruvo Center for Brain HealthJenny Nguyen, DNP
Watch Here7:05 PMPanel – Q&A
7:35 PMAdjourn

Wellness and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Weekend Program #1: Wellbeing & Wellness – The Holistic Concept of Care in Neurodegenerative Movement Disorders Including Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

Saturday, May 20, 2023

11:30 AM

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Welcome & Introduction

Zoltan Mari, MD

11:45 AM

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What is Wellness in Neurodegenerative Diseases?

Odinachi Oguh, MD

12:15 PM

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Behavioral Medicine at the Ruvo Center 

Lucille Carriere, MD

12:45 PM

Watch Here Dancing with Parkinson’s                                                  

 Pamela Lappen, MA

1:15 PM

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Supplements, Minerals, Vitamins, Diet, and Exercise

Zoltan Mari, MD

1:45 PM     

Lunch Break

 

2:25 PM

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Multidisciplinary & Rehabilitative Care in PD

Kelly Winkel, PT

2:55 PM

Watch HerePanel – Q&A

 

3:30 PM           

Adjourn

Wellness and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Palliative Care in Parkinson’s Disease

March 16th, 2023 5:45 - 7:35 PM PDT

5:45PM Watch HereWelcome & Introductions Zoltan Mari, MD, FAAN
5:50PM Watch Here

What is "Palliative Care" in PD?

Benzi Kluger, MD, MS
6:15PM Watch HereHistory of Palliative Care in PD? Christina Vaughan, MD, MHS
6:40PM Watch HereThe Cleveland Clinic 'Main Campus' Palliative Care Program
Adam Margolius, MD
7:05PM Watch HerePanel Q&A
7:35PM Adjourn

Wellness and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Sleep Impairment and Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease

January 26th, 2023 from 5:45PM - 7:35PM PDT

5:45PM Watch HereWelcome & Introductions Zoltan Mari, MD
5:50PM Watch Here

Review of Sleep Impairments in PD

Aleksandar Videnovic, MD, MSC
6:15PM Watch HereBehavioral Sleep Medicine in the Management of Sleep Impairments Lucille Carriere, PhD
6:40PM Watch HereFatigue in PD Abhimanyu Mahajan, MD
7:05PM Watch HerePanel Q&A
7:35PM Adjourn

Wellness and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

What's New in Parkinson's Disease?

November 19th, 2022 from 9:45AM-1:30PM PDT

Watch Here  Welcome & Introductions Zoltan Mari, MD
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Research Update: Symptomatic Treatments

Hubert Fernandez, MD
Watch Here  Research Update: Modifying Treatments Michele Tagliati, MD
Watch Here  Research Update: Advanced Treatments (DBS, MRgFUS, etc.) Benjamin Walter, MD
Watch Here  Research Update: PD & Technology (telehealth, wearables, etc.) Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch HerePanel: Q&A

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

The Pandemic & Me - What Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us?

3:00pm-5:30pm

A Free & Interactive Online Evening Event

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3:00pm Welcome & Introductions        Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here3:05pmThe Effects of COVID-19 in the Central Nervous System in PD Patients?              Junaid Siddiqui, MD
Watch Here 3:30pmCOVID-19 Related Pathology in Parkinson’s Disease: What We Know So Far                           Jenny Nguyen, DNP
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4:55pm What Can You Do To Fend Off COVID-19’s Impact On Your PD?   Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here5:20pm Panel – Q&A

5:30pmAdjorn 

Wellness and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

June 11th, 2022 from 9:45AM-1:30PM PDT


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Welcome & Introductions
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What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation & What Does It Tell Us? 

Watch Here  How Do We Diagnose and Treat Cognitive Impairment in PD?
Watch Here  Patient Interview
Watch Here  How Do We Diagnose and Treat Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in PD? 
Watch Here Disorders of the Autonomic and Enteric Nervous System in PD
Watch HereQ&A

Research in Parkinson's Disease

July 21st, 2022 from 5:30PAM - 7:20PM PDT


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5:30 PM

 Welcome & Introductions

Zoltan Mari, MD

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5:35 PM

 Why is Research Important in PD?

Michele Tagliati, MD

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6:00 PM

 The Types of Research and What They Aim to Accomplish

Zoltan Mari, MD

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6:25 PM

 Recent and Ongoing Major Research Studies in PD

Khashayar Dashtipour, MD

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6:50 PM

Panel - Q&A

All


7:20 PM

Adjourn

Wellness and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

April 28th, 2022 from 5:30PM-7:20PM PST


Watch Here5:30 PM  Welcome & Introductions Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here5:35 PM

How Important is Mental Health in PD?

Indu Subramanian, MD
Watch Here6:00 PM  What is “Wellness” in PD Ray Chaudhuri, MBBS
Watch Here6:25 PM The Social Construct in PD: Connections, Joy, and Beyond Gregory Pontone, MD
Watch Here6:50 PM Panel - Q&A ALL
7:20 PM Adjourn

Integrated Care in Parkinson Disease -

Full-Day Interactive PD Symposium

Saturday, January 15, 2022

9:00 AM - 3:05 PM - KMA


Time Topic Presenter

8:30 AM Countdown
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9:05-9:22 AM Intro: What is Integrated Care? Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here 9:23-9:48 AM What is a “Movement Disorder Specialist” and why should PD patients see one? Odinachi Oguh, MD
Watch Here 9:50-10:21 AM
Challenges in Parkinson Disease Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here 10:25-10:53 AM
What do I need to know about diet and nutrition? Laura Kruskall, PhD, RDN, CCSD
Watch Here 10:56-11:26 AM
Neuropsychiatric Issues in Parkinson Disease Gregory Pontone, MD
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11:28-11:40 AM
Q&A - Morning Session Live
11:40-11:50 AM BREAK
Watch Here 11:50-12:14 PM Supernus Patient Interview Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here 12:17-12:48 PM Improv for PD Robert Cochrane
Watch Here 12:51-1:09 PM So Much More Than A Sing-A-Long Becky Wellman, PhD, LPMT, MT-B - Music Therapist
Watch Here 1:10-1:30 PM Rocksteady Boxing Demo - Live Orlando Illustrisimo Jr.
Watch Here 1:32-1:59 PM The Rehab Experience for People Living with PD Kelly Winkel PT, DPT and Michael Gevertzman PT, DPT
Watch Here 2:00-2:30 PM Exploring Parkinson’s-Related Grief Lucille Carriere, PhD
Watch Here 2:31-2:51 PM Sunovion Case Study Zoltan Mari, MD
Watch Here 2:54 PM Q&A - Afternoon Session Live Panel
3:05 PM Adjourn

Saturday, July 17th, 2021

Parkinson Disease: Past, Present, and Future- KMA

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Parkinson's Disease Past
9:00 am-9:02 amIntroduction
9:02 am -9:21 amHistory and Pathology  Zoltan Mari, MD
9:21 am-9:24 amAbbVie
Parkinson's Disease Present
9:24 am -9:25 amIntroduction
9:25 am -9:44 amEvaluation and Management of Motor SymptomsOdinachi Oguh, MD
9:44 am -9:46 amSunovion
9:46 amIntroduction
9:46 am - 10:13 amEvaluation and Management of Cognitive and Psychiatric Symptoms       Dylan Wint, MD
10:13 am - 10:15 amBoston Scientific
10:15 amIntroduction
10:15 am -10:34 amEvaluation and Management of Other Non-Motor SymptomsEric Farbman, MD
10:34 am -10:36 amSupernus
10:36 amIntroduce Panel
10:36 am -10:46 amPanel Q&AAll faculty 
10:46 am - 10:56 amBreak
10:57 amIntroduction
10:57 am -11:13 amStrengthening and Balance through Physical Therapy and Tai ChiTrevor Mahoney, PT, DPT, MSCS, CDP
11:13 am -11:15 am                           Adamas
11:15 amIntroduction
11:15 am - 11:27 amMental Health Therapy: CBT, Acceptance Therapy and BiofeedbackLucille Carriere, PhD
11:27 am -11:29 amKyowa Kirin
11:29 amIntroduction
11:29 am - 11:47 amSocial Work and Resources for Individuals Living with PDRuth Almen, LCSW
11:47 am - 11:50 amMedtronic
11:50 amIntroduction
11:50 am - 12:00 pmRock Steady Boxing DemoMartie Vlcek
12:00 pm -12:02 pmUCB
12:02 pmIntroduction
12:02 pm - 12:13 pmOccupational TherapyShaina
12:13 pm - 12:15 pmAcorda
12:15 pmIntroduction
12:15 pm -12:29 pmSpeech TherapySherry Perucho, MA, CCC-SLP
12:29 pm - 12:39 pm
Music Therapy with Becky | BreakBecky Wellman, PhD, LPMT, MT-BC - Music Therapist
12:39 pm -12:41 pmAmneal
Parkinson's Disease Future
12:41 pmIntroduction
12:41 pm - 1:10 pmClinical Trials: What You Should KnowBen Walter, MD
1:10 pm - 1:13 pmAcadia
1:13 pm Introduction
1:13 pm - 1:36 pmStem Cell and Gene Therapies in PD Odinachi Oguh, MD
1:36 pm -1:37 pmAllergan
1:37 pmIntroduction
1:37 pm - 1:58 pmNew Targets in PD Neuroprotective Therapies Zoltan Mari, MD
1:58 pmIntroduction
1:58 pm- 2:10 pmPanel and Closing StatementsAll faculty
2:15 pmAdjourn



Thursday, August 26th, 2021
Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
A Free & Interactive Online Evening Event

5:15 pm - 5:30 pm 

Reception/Promos: Allergan, Amneal & Acadia
Watch Here5:30 pm - 5:51 pm 

Motor signs and symptoms

Odinachi Oguh, MD

5:51 pm - 5:55 pm 

Acorda & Abbvie

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5:55 pm - 6:20 pm 

Therapies and exercises for imbalance, gait, and posture
Christine Ross, DPT

6:20 pm- 6:30 pm

Break/Promos: Boston Scientific, UCB, Kyowa Kirin
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6:30 pm - 6:51 pm

Overcoming vocal challenges, drooling and eatingSherry Perucho, SLP

6:51 pm - 6:55 pm

Medtronic & Adamas
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6:55 pm - 7:25 pm

Advanced therapies for movement disordersZoltan Mari, MD

7:25 pm - 7:29 pm

Sunovion & Supernus

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

A Free & Interactive Online Evening Event

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5:15 pm - 5:30 pm  Reception/Promos: Allergan, Amneal & Acadia
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5:30 pm - 5:51 pmProdromal (very early) symptoms of PDJenny Nguyen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

5:51 pm - 5:55 pm  Acorda & Abbvie
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5:55 pm - 6:20 pmHow PD can affect how you think, act, & even what you seeDylan Wint, MD

6:20 pm- 6:30 pm Break/Promos: Boston Scientific, UCB, Kyowa Kirin
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6:30 pm- 6:51 pmUrology and sexual dysfunctionZoltan Mari, MD

6:51 pm - 6:55 pm Medtronic & Adamas
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6:55 pm - 7:25 pm Pain and FatigueOdinachi Oguh, MD

7:25 pm - 7:29 pm Sunovion & Supernus
Watch HereParticipating in Genetic PD Studies for Underrepresented Hispanic PopulationsNicholas Gutierrez
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7:29 pm - 7:40 pmPanel Q & A