Join us in Detroit, Michigan on May 4, 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.
Event Details
Date and Time: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9a.m. – 2p.m. ET
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9a.m.; program begins at 10a.m.
Venue: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Please find more details below the program schedule.
Program Schedule
9:00-10:00
Registration & Morning Expo
Registration and Partner Expo are open. Breakfast is available. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be available throughout the day.
10-10:15
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: Both valet and self-parking are free for all attendees with a validation ticket from our event's registration table. Valet is available at the main entrance of the Marriott; self-parking is available in the SP+ Garage located at 414 Renaissance Dr W, Detroit, MI 48243
Accessibility: This event is fully accessible and is designed for people at every stage in their journey with Parkinson's.
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.
We will send you reminder emails closer to the event with more on content and day-of logistics.
Cost: Free. There is no cost to attend Parkinson's IQ + You events, thanks to support from our generous sponsors.
More information is available in the FAQs.
Meet the Moderators
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Jimmy Choi
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003, 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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Steve Park
Living with Parkinson's since 2006
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Carol Park
Steve's wife and care partner
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Angee Ludwa, MPT
Director of Exercise, Michigan Parkinson Foundation
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Anna Cedoz, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist at Henry Ford Health
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Aaron Ellenbogen, DO, MPH, FACN
Movement Disorder Specialist, Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders
Exploring the Latest Parkinson's Research
Moderated by Sohini Chowdhury
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Nicole Polinski, PhD
Director, Research Resources, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Cindy Zadikoff, MD, MSc
Senior Medical Director, AbbVie
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Kelvin Chou, MD, FAAN
Alexander S. and Gabriella Karp Professor of Neurology, Co-Director, Division of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders, University of Michigan
Turning Education into Action
Moderated by Jimmy Choi
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Donna Rajkovic
Living with Parkinson's since 2012
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Jeff Jacobs
Care partner to spouse living with Parkinson's
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Nancy Edmunds, JD
Living with Parkinson's since 2010
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
