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APDA Parkinson's Research Conference: 2026 Updates

Hosted by APDA Florida Chapter

Monday- March 9th, 2026

 9:30 AM to 1 PM EST        

About the Conference
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville invite you to a special research conference highlighting the exciting work happening at the APDA Center for Advanced Research. This event brings together leading doctors and scientists who are working every day to better understand Parkinson’s disease and develop new treatments.

At the conference, you’ll hear about the latest studies on topics like genetics, balance and movement, and how changes in the brain and gut may be linked to Parkinson’s. You’ll also learn how this research connects directly to improving care for people living with the disease today.

Whether you’re a person with Parkinson’s, a care partner, or simply interested in the latest breakthroughs, this event is a chance to see how research at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is moving us closer to better treatments—and ultimately, a cure.

Space is limited, register today! 

2508 S Beach Pkwy

Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250

Registration and Parking are FREE

Schedule

9:30am: Welcome and Introduction to APDA Florida

Chapter Staff

9:40am: You are part of the research team!

Nicole Tamvaka, PhD Student

10:00am: Understanding Alpha-synuclein

Dr. Suelen Lucio Boschen De Souza

10:20am: Movement Break

Liesl Berry, Director of Fitness, Grand Living at Tamaya

10:40am: Understanding Brain Donation

Dr. Melissa Murray

11:00 am: Ask the team: Q&A with

Drs. Tamvaka, De Souza and Murray

11:20am: MovementBreak

Liesl Berry, Director of Fitness, Grand Living at Tamaya

11:40am: APDA advocacy

Anne Hubbard

12pm: LUNCH

12:30pm: The Science behind ParkinSex

Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

12:50pm: Closing Remarks

*Agenda subject to change*

If you are interested in sponsoring/exhibiting at this event, please contact:

APDAFlorida@apdaparkinson.org  954-952-0429

Thank you to our Sponsors!