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The Neurosciences Institute at the Good Samaritan Hospital is pleased to be presenting "Advances in Clinical Neurosciences 4" - a scientific symposium for medical professionals, patients, families and any interested in Parkinson's disease. The symposium will take place on November 8th & 9th in Rancho Mirage, CA. Day one - November 8th, will be devoted to advances in Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, and day two will look at advances in Brain Tumor treatments. The fee for patients & family members for one day is $30 and includes syllabus, continental breakfast and lunch. Day 1: Advances in Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease 7:00 - 7:45 am Registration & Continental breakfast 7:45 - 8:00 am Welcome and Overview Skip Jacques, MD 8:00 - 8:45 am Physiologic Considerations in Parkinson's Disease Jao Shin Lou, M.D. 8:45 - 9:30 am Pharmacologic Treatment in Parkinson's Disease Mark Stacey, M.D. 9:30 - 10:00 am Practical Approaches in Diagnosing the Patient with Parkinson's Disease Abraham Lieberman, M.D. 10:00 - 10:15 am Break 10:15 - 11:15 am Deep Brain Stimulation: Influence in High Places Laszlo Tamas, M.D. Subthalamic Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease Isabella Germano, M.D., Ph.D. 11:15 - 11:50 am Update on Tissue Transplantation in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Oleg Kopyov, M.D., Ph.D. 11:50 - 12:15 pm Neurological Outcomes for Surgical Trials in Parkinson's Disease Janet Chance, M.D. 12:15 - 1:15 pm Lunch and Parkinson's Speaker Panel Moderator: Abraham Lieberman, MD 1:30 - 2:15 pm Development of Neurotrophic Factor as a Potential Treatment for Neurodegenerative Disorders Dana Hilt, M.D. 2:15 - 3:00 pm Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: Why, How and When? Kris Bankiewiez, M.D. 3:00 - 3:15 pm Refreshment Break 3:15 - 3:45 pm Transplantation for Neuroprotection in Huntington's Disease Jeffrey H. Kordower, Ph.D. 3:45 - 5:00 pm Update on Tissue Transplantation in Huntington's Disease Oleg Kopyov, M.D., Ph.D. (whew!) If you have further questions, are interested in attending or in receiving a registration brochure, you can contact me at 800-841-8765 or via e-mail at [log in to unmask] Carole Hilton, LCSW Parkinson's Coordinator NPF Patient Services and Outreach Program The Neurosciences Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital 637 S. Lucas, #501 Los Angeles, CA 90017 800-841-8765 [log in to unmask]