Join us in Orlando, Florida on March 15, 2025, for our free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features sessions on navigating Parkinson’s, managing care, and the latest research. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community.
Event Details
Date and Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025,
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9 a.m.; program begins at 10 a.m.
Venue: JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
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
Parking: Parking is free for all attendees.
Accessibility: This event is fully accessible and is designed for people at every stage in their journey with Parkinson's. Assisted hearing headsets will be available for live programming, and ASL translators are available upon advance request.
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.
For more information on making this event financially accessible, including discounted hotel room rates and uber vouchers, please reach out to parkinsonsiq@michaeljfox.org.
More information is available in the FAQs. We will send you reminder emails closer to the event with more on content and day-of logistics.
Meet the Moderators
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Allie Signorelli
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2022; 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 Allie Signorelli
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Jim Hurtsellers
Veteran diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020
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Christine Hurtsellers
Advocate and care partner to husband living with PD
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Mitesh Lotia, MD
Medical Director, Movement Disorders, Specialty Council Leader, Advent Health Neuroscience Institute
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Rose Babcock, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT
Select Physical Therapy
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Angela Fredricks, MA CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Exploring the Latest Parkinson's Research
Moderated by Sohini Chowdhury
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Ariana Farrand, PhD
Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager, MJFF
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Irfan Qureshi, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Biohaven
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Ramon L. Rodriguez, MD
Movement Disorder Specialist, Neurology One
Turning Education into Action
Moderated by Allie Signorelli
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Cecily Harmon
Team Fox Fundraiser
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Gary Rafaloff, MS
Parkinson's Research Advocate
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Todd Stewart
President, Parkinson's Association of Central Florida, Diagnosed with PD in 2013
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
