Groundbreaking research and insights lectures
Parkinson’s Victoria and The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health are proud to present this year's research lecture series featuring potentially groundbreaking European research that could change the course of Parkinson’s within the next five years.
This series of lectures with international and Australian researchers, including Professor David Devos, aims to help you gain insights into current studies for more effective treatments for Parkinson’s.
Prof. Devos obtained doctoral degrees in neurology and neuroscience from the University of Lille, France. His main research interest is in developing new symptomatic and disease-modifying strategies in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.
Register now for our InSearch lectures
Albury Research Lecture
Thursday 27th April 2017
Featuring: Prof. Simon Lewis and Assoc. Prof. David Finkelstein
Prof. Simon Lewis and Assoc. Prof. David Finkelstein will recount the developments in treatments over the last five years – and forecast what we can expect in the next five years at their session in Albury/Wodonga.
Time: Doors open at 5.30pm (finger food and refreshments served)
Lecture begins 6.00pm and concludes 7.30pm
Location: Albury Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free for Parkinson’s Victoria members and one guest.
$15 for non-members
Register: Book Now or call (03) 8809 0400
Ballarat Research Lecture
Monday 1st May 2017
Featuring: Assoc. Prof. Jenny McGinley and Assoc. Prof. David Finkelstein
Assoc. Prof. Jenny McGinley and Assoc. Prof. David Finkelstein will recount the developments in treatments over the last five years – and forecast what we can expect in the next five years.
Time: Doors open at 5.30pm (finger food and refreshments served)
Lecture begins 6.00pm and concludes 7.30pm
Location: Ballarat Community Health
Cost: Free for Parkinson’s Victoria members and one guest.
$15 for non-members
Register: Book Now or call (03) 8809 0400
Guest speakers
Professor Simon Lewis
Albury lecture
Professor Simon Lewis works as a Consultant Neurologist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sydney.
Assoc. Prof Jenny McGinley
Ballarat lecture
Associate Professor Jenny McGinley is a physiotherapist and Head of Physiotherapy at Melbourne University. Her research focus extends to how people with Parkinson's can stay active during daily life and the factors that influence regular physical activity.
Assoc. Prof David Finkelstein
All lectures
Head of the Parkinson’s Disease Laboratory at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and President of Parkinson's Victoria's Board, Assoc. Prof. David Finkelstein will speak about his research experience at our regional lectures in Albury and Ballarat.
