Join us in Houston, Texas on June 8, 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, June 8, 2024,
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9 a.m.; program begins at 10 a.m.
Venue: Hilton Americas-Houston
Ballroom of the Americas, Second floor
1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
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.
10:00-10:15
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
Registration: Online registration has closed, but walk-ups are welcome. You can register on-site the day of the event.
Parking: Parking is free for all attendees with a validation ticket at the hotel garage.
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; Patient Council Member, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Sohini Chowdhury
Chief Program Officer, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Meet the Expert Panelists
Building Your Parkinson's Care Team
Moderated by Jimmy Choi
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Claudia Garrido-Revilla
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2010; Patient Council Member, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Carlos Revilla
Care partner to wife Claudia
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Jon Toledo Atucha, MD, PhD,
Movement Disorder Specialist, Houston Methodist Hospital
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Kathleen Crist, LMSW
Executive Director, Houston Area Parkinson Society
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Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT
Director of Outreach, Houston Area Parkinson Society
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Angela Ruiz, MS, CCC-SLP
Supervising Speech Language Pathologist, PAM Health - Humble
Exploring the Latest Parkinson's Research
Moderated by Sohini Chowdhury
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Bradford Casey, PhD
Senior Associate Director, Research Programs, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Spring (Bahareh) Behrouz, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, Vincere Biosciences
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Mya C. Schiess, MD, FANA
Professor of Neurology, Adriana Blood Distinguished Chair in Neurology; Division Chief of UTMOVE, Movement Disorders & Neurodegenerative Diseases; UTHealth Neurosciences at UTHealth McGovern Medical School
Turning Education into Action
Moderated by Jimmy Choi
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María de León, MD
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2008; Patient Council Member, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Israel Robledo
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2007; Patient Council Member, The Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Pam Wood
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2012; Team Fox Member
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
