Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19, 2024, for our free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features a program with sessions on navigating Parkinson's, managing care and learning about research participation. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community.
Editor's Note: The Michael J. Fox Foundation continues to think of all people and families in the surrounding area impacted by the recent hurricane. While the Foundation's Parkinson's IQ + You event in Charlotte will continue as planned, we encourage all community members to make attendance decisions based on their own comfort and considerations. For those unable to attend, the Foundation encourages you to access our free educational materials including webinars, podcasts and Parkinson's 360 guide that can help people with Parkinson’s disease and families on their journey. We look forward to staying in touch on additional free events and resources.
Event Details
Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9 a.m.; program begins at 10 a.m.
Venue: Le Méridien Charlotte
555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Please find more details below the program schedule.
Program Schedule
9:00-10:00
Registration and Morning Expo
Registration and Partner Expo are open. Breakfast is available. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be available throughout the day.
10:00-10:15
Welcome and Introduction
The Michael J. Fox Foundation and event moderator provide an overview of the day's program.
10:15-11:15
Building Your Parkinson's Care Team
Panelists discuss the importance of seeing a movement disorder specialist and building a care team of other providers.
11:15-11:45
Break
Partner Expo is open. Snacks, coffee and tea available.
11:45-12:45
Exploring the Latest in Parkinson's Research
Researchers discuss progress, challenges and reasons for optimism in search for better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s.
12:45-1:30
Lunch
Partner Expo is open. Boxed lunch is available.
1:30-2:00
Turning Education into Action
Community members share ways to get involved in Parkinson's research and care.
More Event Details
Parking: Self-parking and valet parking is free for all attendees in the parking garage at the Le Méridien Charlotte. Enter the garage via McDowell Street or Third Street, and access the event directly from the 2nd floor of the parking garage. Validation stickers will be available at registration.
Accessibility: This event is fully accessible and is designed for people at every stage in their journey with Parkinson's. Assisted hearing devices will be available at check-in.
Translation Services: There will be live Spanish-language translation of programming offered at this event. Register to reserve headsets for your party. There will also be Spanish-language written materials and bilingual staff available to answer questions.
Meals: Complimentary breakfast, snacks and boxed lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. Coffee, tea and water will also be available throughout the day. View the program schedule and more important details on our website.
Cost: Free. There is no cost to attend Parkinson's IQ + You events, thanks to support from our generous sponsors.
We will send you reminder emails closer to the event with more on content and day-of logistics.
More information is available in the FAQs.
Meet the Moderators
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Jimmy Choi
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003; The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Patient Council Member
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Sohini Chowdhury
Chief Program Officer, MJFF
Meet the Expert Panelists
Building Your Parkinson's Care Team
Moderated by Jimmy Choi
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Michael Fitts
Diagnosed with PD in 2011; Member, MJFF Patient Council
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Kisha Young, MD
Movement disorder specialist, Wellstar Medical Group
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Michelle Hill, MS, CCC-SLP
Owner, Resurgence Neuro Rehab
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Matthew Gallegos, PT, DPT
Owner, JP2 Physical Therapy LLC
Exploring the Latest Parkinson's Research
Moderated by Sohini Chowdhury
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Bradford Casey, PhD
Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager, MJFF
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Magdalene Moran, PhD
Biotech Executive; Advisor, MJFF
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José Ricardo López Castellanos, MD
Movement Disorder Specialist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
Turning Education into Action
Moderated by Jimmy Choi
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Chuck Kistler
Team Fox Fundraiser
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Lucretia Pintacuda
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2017; Team Fox Fundraiser
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Walter Siegenthaler
Parkinson’s policy advocate; Care partner to wife and daughter diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Interested in attending the event?
Parkinson's IQ + You is free, but advance registration is highly recommended. Each registration is good for the admission of one person. If you have a family member or friend coming with you, please make sure they register as well.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
National Partners
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