Presented by the APDA Georgia Chapter

Updates in PD Research and Treatment Options 2026

About This Event

APDA Georgia’s annual research conference features leading Parkinson’s researchers sharing the latest advances in research, treatment, and care.

This educational event is designed for people with Parkinson’s, care partners, families, and healthcare professionals seeking expert insights and hope for the future.

Doors open - 9:30 a.m. 
Presentations - 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Our Speakers

  • Thomas Wichmann, MD, Principal investigator, Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence
  • Stewart Factor, DO, Professor of Neurology, Director of the Movement Disorders Program, Emory University
  • Lenora Higginbotham, MD, Clinician-Scientist, Emory University
  • Madeleine Hackney, PhD, Associate Professor, Emory University
  • Jamal Al Ali, MD, Researcher, Movement Disorders, Emory University

Featured topics 

  • Research results and accomplishments at the Udall Research Center
  • Focused Ultrasound and advanced therapies
  • Protein biomarkers of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease and common questions about dementia rates / lifestyle prevention regarding PD-associated dementia
  • Perspectives on promising medication and device trials in the U.S. and globally
  • And more!

**Registration is required. Lunch will be served.

Platinum Sponsor

 

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors
Amneal
Supernus

 

About This Event

APDA Georgia’s annual research conference features leading Parkinson’s researchers sharing the latest advances in research, treatment, and care.

This educational event is designed for people with Parkinson’s, care partners, families, and healthcare professionals seeking expert insights and hope for the future.

Doors open - 9:30 a.m. 
Presentations - 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Our Speakers

  • Thomas Wichmann, MD, Principal investigator, Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence
  • Stewart Factor, DO, Professor of Neurology, Director of the Movement Disorders Program, Emory University
  • Lenora Higginbotham, MD, Clinician-Scientist, Emory University
  • Madeleine Hackney, PhD, Associate Professor, Emory University
  • Jamal Al Ali, MD, Researcher, Movement Disorders, Emory University

Featured topics 

  • Research results and accomplishments at the Udall Research Center
  • Focused Ultrasound and advanced therapies
  • Protein biomarkers of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease and common questions about dementia rates / lifestyle prevention regarding PD-associated dementia
  • Perspectives on promising medication and device trials in the U.S. and globally
  • And more!

**Registration is required. Lunch will be served.

Platinum Sponsor

 

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors
Amneal
Supernus