Research Participant Symposium
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 10 am to 12 pm The purpose of this Symposium is to say thank you: for your time, for your effort, and for wanting to make a difference in the lives of other patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Research participation is a key component to fighting and winning the battle against PD. We would like honor our portion of the 2,300,000 men and women who participate in research. |
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Join us
We invite you to join us for light refreshments and an update on PD Research at Penn from the physicians and staff of the University of Pennsylvania’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center and the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Research Center of Excellence.
Directions and Parking
Ralston House is located at 3615 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia (19104). Ralston House is pictured at left.
Please park at the Sheraton Hotel University City, their parking lot entrance is on 36th Street between Ludlow and Chestnut Streets.
- Parking here will be free of charge. Please make sure to obtain a validation at the symposium for your ticket.
Metered street parking is also available, however, please make note of the posted signs and fees.
- From I-76: Exit 345 30th Street Station. Turn right onto Arch street follow it around. Right on John F Kennedy Blvd and then right on Market Street. Go up to 36th street and turn left. The parking garage entrance is on your left, between Ludlow and Chestnut Streets.
- From I-95: Exit right then keep left on the Vine Street Expressway. Take I-76 East Exit toward the International Airport. Exit 345 30th Street Station. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right (onto Arch Street) and follow it around. At the first light, bear to your right, onto John F. Kennedy Blvd. Follow it to the light and make a right onto Market Street. Take Market Street to 36th Street and turn left onto 36th Street. The parking garage entrance is on your left, between Ludlow and Chestnut Streets.
Agenda
10:00am Buffet Brunch and Social
10:15am Welcome and Introductions - John Trojanowoski, MD, PhD
10:45am PD Research at Penn - Howard Hurtig, MD
11:00am PD Data from the Penn Udall Center - Andrew Siderowf, MD
11:15am The Patient’s Perspective - John Reinhardt
11:45am Remarks from Udall Staff Members
Registration
You can register online or you can call 215-829-7778 and register to attend over the phone.