Neurosciences Symposium - November 8th

["Hilton, Carole" <chilton@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Neurosciences Institute at the Good Samaritan Hospital is pleased to
be presenting "Advances in Clinical Neurosciences 4" - a scientific
symposium for medical professionals, patients, families and any
interested in Parkinson's disease.  The symposium will take place on
November 8th &  9th in Rancho Mirage, CA.  Day one - November 8th, will
be devoted to advances in Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, and day
two will look at advances in Brain Tumor treatments.  The fee for
patients & family members for one day is $30 and includes syllabus,
continental breakfast and lunch.


Day 1:  Advances in Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease

7:00 - 7:45 am
Registration & Continental breakfast

7:45 - 8:00 am
Welcome and Overview
Skip Jacques, MD

8:00 - 8:45 am
Physiologic Considerations in Parkinson's Disease
Jao Shin Lou, M.D.

8:45 - 9:30 am
Pharmacologic Treatment in Parkinson's Disease
Mark Stacey, M.D.

9:30 - 10:00 am
Practical Approaches in Diagnosing the Patient with Parkinson's Disease
Abraham Lieberman, M.D.

10:00 - 10:15 am
Break

10:15 - 11:15 am
Deep Brain Stimulation:  Influence in High Places
Laszlo Tamas, M.D.
Subthalamic Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
Isabella Germano, M.D., Ph.D.

11:15 - 11:50 am
Update on Tissue Transplantation in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Oleg Kopyov, M.D., Ph.D.

11:50 - 12:15 pm
Neurological Outcomes for Surgical Trials in Parkinson's Disease
Janet Chance, M.D.

12:15 - 1:15 pm
Lunch and Parkinson's Speaker Panel
Moderator:  Abraham Lieberman, MD

1:30 - 2:15 pm
Development of Neurotrophic Factor as a Potential Treatment for
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Dana Hilt, M.D.

2:15 - 3:00 pm
Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease:  Why, How and When?
Kris Bankiewiez, M.D.

3:00 - 3:15 pm
Refreshment Break

3:15 - 3:45 pm
Transplantation for Neuroprotection in Huntington's Disease
Jeffrey H. Kordower, Ph.D.

3:45 - 5:00 pm
Update on Tissue Transplantation in Huntington's Disease
Oleg Kopyov, M.D., Ph.D.
(whew!)

If you have further questions, are interested in attending or in
receiving a registration brochure, you can contact me at 800-841-8765 or
via e-mail at chilton@xxxxxxxxxxx


Carole Hilton, LCSW
Parkinson's Coordinator
NPF Patient Services and Outreach Program
The Neurosciences Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital
637 S. Lucas, #501
Los Angeles, CA  90017
800-841-8765      chilton@xxxxxxxxxxx