Neuroprotection and Drugs of the Future....

The Parkinson Research Foundation proudly welcomes Dr. Robert Hauser to speak at our upcoming conference in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Tampa Westshore Marriott. He will be speaking about Neuroproctection and Drugs of the Future. Dr. Hauser is a professor of Neurology at the University of South Florida and Director of the Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center. He went to Temple University where he completed his Medical Degree.Dr. Hauser provides expert evaluation and care for individuals with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders including Parkinsonism, tremor, chorea, dystonia, and restless legs syndrome. He is an authority on botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of movement disorders, having performed such injections for over 20 years. Dr. Hauser's research focuses on the development of new treatments for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders including essential tremor, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, Huntington's disease, and restless legs syndrome. His expertise includes clinical trial design and execution. Dr. Hauser is the lead investigator for several national and international clinical trials and he serves on steering committees for multiple drug development programs and individual clinical trials. Developing medications to slow or stop the progression of neurodegenerative disorders is a top priority. He is American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Society of Neuroimaging certified. He has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and has lectured frequently at scientific meetings around the world. It is a great honor to have such prominent doctor and speaker join our staff and faculty at our conference. For more information about the upcoming conference, please visit our website at http://www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org/ We hope to see you there! Thank you for your continued support!

What a FUN Way to Learn....

This Caribbean Adventure is like nothing you’ve experienced before from the destinations of Grand Cayman and Cozumel to education programs, organized activities, and the social activities.This cruise will allow patients to have access to prominent experts in the field of Parkinson’s disease.The education programs feature prominent Parkinson’s experts that will be speaking on various topics including; Non-motor Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatments; Nutrition; and Neuroprotection and Drugs of the Future. Organized activities include Voice AerobicsTM, Yoga, Physical Therapy Exercise; Ask the Doctor, and Support Groups. Social Activities include a fun, interactive scavenger hunt, pirate themed parties, and optional shore excursions. There’s so much packed in this 5-day adventure, this is definitely an opportunity of a lifetime.The cruise, February 26th- March 3rd, 2011 will feature a “pirate” theme and will combine informative educational programs, as well as fun social events including a scavenger hunt, themed parties, and optional shore excursions. Don’t forget your swords, patches, jewels, and parrots; or you may just have to walk the plank. Hurry to call and reserve your cabin today, because the ship won’t wait around forever.The program for the cruise will include presentations by prominent Parkinson’s disease physicians and clinicians; Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos, Eman Nakshabendi, Jeanne Csuy, etc. Patients and their caregivers will also be given the opportunity to participate in support group meetings, exercise classes and wellness seminars. For more information, please visit us at http://www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org/ or call us at (941)870-4438. We hope to see you on board! Thank you for your continued support!

Scientific New Discovery and Identifying New Genes.....

According to recent news published about findings discovered, Scientists believe they have identified five new genes linked to Parkinson's disease in a large genetic analysis of the illness, according to the studies conducted. The discovery doesn't mean there are any new treatments just yet, but experts are optimistic they are getting closer.Scientists were unsure as to the causes of Parkinson's disease, but pinpointed factors relating to the environment. Including exposure to chemicals or past head injuries which have been significantly to blame.On average, a person typically has a 2.5 percent chance of developing Parkinson's disease in their lifetime, and those who have a relative with the disease have a 6 percent risk of developing the disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of unknown cause that affects nearly 1.5 million people in the United States. While there is no test that can clearly identify the disease, there are a variety of tests, such as brain scans, that can help doctors decide if a patient has true Parkinson's disease or some other disorder that resembles it. As more information develops regarding this new scientific discovery, PRF will help to share the information with it's patients, and caregivers. For more information about research or to learn more about the Parkinson Research Foundation, please visit our website at http://www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org As always please consult your physician before beginning a new regime. Thank you for your continued support.

Treatments of the Future, Fifth Annual Parkinson's Disease Conference...

The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to provide Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers in Southwest Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson’s disease that will enhance their lives. Treatments of the Future, Fifth Annual Parkinson's Disease Conference.This 1-day program will have general session presentations beginning in the morning followed by breakout workshops in the afternoon, exhibition sessions during the sponsored snack breaks, and a question and answer session at the end of every speaker’s session.

Morning Sessions will include:
• Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
• Treatments of the Future

Afternoon Workshops include:
• Mobility
• Voice Aerobics TM
• Dance for Parkinson’s disease
• Nutrition


Dr. Juan Sanchez- Ramos received his Ph.D in Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of Chicago, completed his Medical Degree from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Neurology at the Michael Reese Hospital, University of Chicago and his fellowship at the University of Miami. Currently, Dr. Sanchez-Ramos is a professor of Neurology at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida and holds the Helen Ellis endowed Chair for Parkinson’s disease research. He’s the Director of Stem Cell Research, Center for Aging and Brain Repair, in Tampa, Fl. Dr. Sanchez-Ramos’s current research projects include movement disorders, the neurobiology of adult tissue stem cells, and DNA repair mechanisms in aging neurons. At the conference, he will be talking about Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and Treatments of the Future.For more information about PRF or to register for this March 28, 2011 conference, please contact Ms. Rosa Seminario at rseminario@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org or call (800) 869-1551 ext. 0. Thank you for your interest and support.

DON'T MISS THE BOAT....ONLY 10 CABINS LEFT!!!

This cruise will allow patients to have access to prominent experts in the field of Parkinson’s disease, connect with other Parkinson’s patients, travel and experience new and exciting adventures; while learning about educational and organized activities designed specifically for those affected by Parkinson’s disease.This Caribbean Adventure is like nothing you’ve experienced before from the destinations of Grand Cayman and Cozumel to education programs, organized activities, and the social activities.

The education programs feature prominent Parkinson’s experts that will be speaking on various topics including; on-motor symptoms, Diagnosis, causes, and treatments, Nutrition, and Neurprotection and Drugs of the Future. Organized activities include Voice AerobicsTM, Yoga, Physical Therapy Exercise, Ask the Doctor, and Support Groups. Social Activities include a fun, interactive scavenger hunt, pirate themed parties, and optional shore excursions. There’s so much packed in this 5-day adventure, this is definitely an opportunity of a lifetime.The cruise, February 26th- March 3rd, 2011 will feature a “pirate” theme and will combine informative educational programs, as well as fun social events including a scavenger hunt, themed parties, and optional shore excursions. Don’t forget your swords, patches, jewels, and parrots; or you may just have to walk the plank. Hurry to call and reserve your cabin today, because the ship won’t wait around forever.

The program for the cruise will include presentations by prominent Parkinson’s disease physicians and clinicians; Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos, Dr. Thomas Chase, Dr. Kathleen Clarence-Smith, Eman Nakshabendi, Jeanne Csuy, etc. Patients and their caregivers will also be given the opportunity to participate in support group meetings, exercise classes and wellness seminars. For more information, contact Lynne Henry, lhenry@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org, or log on to www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org, or call us at (941)870-4438. Thank you for your continued support!

PARKINSON’S DISEASE: TREATMENTS OF THE FUTURE

ANNOUNCING 5th ANNUAL PARKINSON'S DISEASE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE!!!

PARKINSON’S DISEASE: TREATMENTS OF THE FUTURE

FIFTH ANNUAL PRF PARKINSON’S DISEASE CONFERENCE

Tampa Westshore Marriott– Tampa, Florida

Monday, March 28, 2010

Program chair, Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos

The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to provide Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers in Southwest Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson’s disease that can enhance their lives. A secondary objective is to provide a forum for patients and caregivers to share their concerns and successes with Parkinson’s experts and other local patients.

This 1-day program will have general session presentations beginning in the morning followed by breakout workshops in the afternoon, exhibition sessions during the sponsored snack breaks, and a question and answer session at the end of every speaker’s session.

Morning Sessions will include:
• Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
• Neuroprotection and Drugs of the Future

Afternoon Workshops include:
• Mobility
• Voice Aerobics TM
• Dance for Parkinson’s
• Nutrition

New Treatments and Experiments in Parkinson's Disease...

According to information released on WAFF, a source we credit...Researchers have planned on performing a clinical trial or study that will decipher between the brains of people who have Parkinson disease to that of those that don't have Parkinson's disease. Through this study and trial, the researchers are hopeful that the information provides them with new insight into the disease and helps them develop new treatments and experiments for the motor and non-motor symptoms that impact patients because of the disease. Philanthropist John Jurenko has collaborated a team of top Alabama biomedical investigators from UAB and the Hudson-Alpha to research to find as much new information about Parkinson Disease as possible.The philanthropist recently gifted $500,000 to the two organizations toward discovering treatments that will slow, cure or even prevent the disease. We look forward to learning more about this study and trial, as more information is released, we will graciously share this with you. Please continue to frequently check back for more updates. For more information about Parkinson's in the news and information about the Parkinson Research Foundation, please visit us on the web at http://www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org/ As always please consult with your physician before beginning a new regime. Thank you for your continued support.