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Join us to:

  • Hear how the PRC ignites bold, innovative ideas in PD research and its impact at the bench and at the bedside
  • Interact with the next generation of our young researchers and fellowship awardees
  • Engage with representatives of local resources dedicated to supporting the PD community

Event Program

“The Future of Parkinson’s Therapy: Promising New Medications in Development”
Dr. David Grimes, Neurologist, The Ottawa Hospital, Director, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic, The Ottawa Hospital, Co-Director, PRC

“Depression, Anxiety and Parkinson’s: Why It Happens and How Science Is Tackling It 
Dr. Natalina Salmaso, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Neurobiology, Carleton University

“The Next Generation of Advanced Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease” 
Dr. Tiago Mestre, Neurologist, The Ottawa Hospital, Co-Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program

"Staying strong with Parkinsons disease: practical ways to stay healthy."
 Dr. Jane Batten, PRC Advisory Board of Directors (Patient perspective)

“The Future of Parkinson’s Detection: New Tools on the Horizon” 
Drs. Gabriel Amoreilli, Neurologist, The Ottawa Hospital, Clinician Investigator, Ottawa Health Research Institute and Michael Schlossmacher, Neurologist, The Ottawa Hospital, Director, Neuroscience Program Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Co-Director, PRC

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Apr 8, 2026
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Room TBD, Parking - Paid parking available in visitor parking areas
Language
English
Audience
Researchers, Trainees, Clinicians
People with lived experience
Organized by
Brain and Mind Research Institute
Parkinsons Research Consortium