Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 17, 2025, 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 17, 2025
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9 a.m.; program begins at 10 a.m.
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55439
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 in the DoubleTree hotel lot.
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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Allie Signorelli
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2022, 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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Lisa Volenec
Parkinson's advocate, Team Fox fundraiser, Diagnosed with PD in 2014
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Sortirios Parashos, MD, PhD
Medical Research Lead, Struthers Parkinson's Center
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Nicole Rennie
Owner, Tandem Strength & Balance
Exploring the Latest Parkinson's Research
Moderated by Sohini Chowdhury
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Maggie Kuhl
VP, Patient Engagement, MJFF
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Cindy Zadikoff, MD
Senior Medical Director, Abbvie
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Colum MacKinnon, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota
Turning Education into Action
Moderated by Allie Signorelli
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Rev. Mark Kelm
U.S. Army Veteran, Diagnosed with PD
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Jim Hunt
Diagnosed with PD in 2017
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Whitney Rhodes
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
