MPF YouTube Videos

Michigan Parkinson Foundation 2017 Symposium Videos

Below are two videos from the 2017 MPF Symposium held at the VanAndel Research Institute in Grand Rapids on Friday September 29th.

Part 1 includes the following speakers and topics:

1. Updates in Parkinson's Disease Research
   
   Patrick Brundin, MD PhD
   Profressor and Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Science 
   Jay Van Andel Endowed Chair in Parkinson's Research
2. Debunking 10 Myths that May Sabotage Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
   

   Eric J. Ahlskog, MD PhD, Mayo Clinic

   Profressor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School
   Mayo Clinic Neurology Section of Movement Disorders
3. Managing Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's
   

   Christos Sidiropoulis, MD 

   Assistant Profressor Department of Neurology and Opthalmology

   Movement Disorderds Clinic, Michigan State University

Part 2 includes the following speakers and topics:

1. Mental Health Issues:  Coping with Anxiety, Depression & Sleep Issues And What You Can Do About IT
   
   Barbara Fisher, PhD, CBSM, Licensed Psychologist/Neuropsychologist,
   Board Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine
2. The Role of Rehabilitation in Managing Parkinson's Disease
   

   Kim Paszkowski, MS, CCC, SLP and LSVT Certified

   Katie Dabkowski, PT, DPT and LSVT Certified
   Judy Overmyer, PT and LSVT Certified
   Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences