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For immediate release May 14, 1998 Parkinson’s Discovery 98 The Middle Tennesse Chapter of the APDA sponsors major symposium on Parkinson’s Disease, June 13, 1998. The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association presents “Parkinson's Discovery 98.” This symposium will held on Saturday, June 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Columbia/HCA Corporation Building 1, 2501 Park Plaza, Nashville, TN. The auditorium is conveniently located on the north side of Centennial park with easy parking and access. Parkinson’s Discovery 98 is a symposium about the latest developments in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Local neurologist Dr. Ronald E. Wilson will moderate presentations and discussions on Parkinson’s Disease by an internationally renown panel of experts. These include: Thomas Davis, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Davis will present information on treatment dilemmas in Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Davis has been a principal investigator on studies of new medications for Parkinson’s Disease. Ronald F. Pfeiffer, M.D., Professor, Division of Neurodegenerative Disease, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Pfeiffer was an investigator on the world renown DATATOP study - the first study to find a medication to slow the course of Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Pfeiffer will review Promising Research Developments and Promising Therapies in Parkinson Disease. Jerrold L. Vitek, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta. Dr. Vitek has been a pioneer in the surgical treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. He is involved in studies of pallidotomy and deep brain stimulation treatments of Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Vitek will review his work on exciting new surgical treatments of Parkinson’s Disease. The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the APDA invites people who have Parkinson’s Disease, families and Caregivers, health professional and the public to attend this symposium. Those who attend will learn a great deal about current and future treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. To register send a request to APDA, Information and Referral Center, 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Or call 342-4635 or toll free 800 493-2842. This symposium is sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Athena Neurosciences 800 Gateway Boulevard, South San Fransico, CA 94080. 800 537 8899 Background: Parkinson’ Disease is a slowly progressive, neurodegenerative disease which causes tremor, slow stiff movements and difficulty walking. Parkinson’s Disease affects an estimated 1 million patients in the US. The financial cost of Parkinson’s Disease may be $24,000 per year per patient (source- Parkinson’s Disease Foundation). The State of Tennessee House of Representatives, including Representative Mike Williams and Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, proclaimed Aprill 11, 1998 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Day in Tennessee Contacts: Ronald Wilson, M.D. Medical Director, APDA I&R Center 2400 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 W 615 329-9444 F 615 320-5067 Email: [log in to unmask] Caryn Crenshaw Coordinator APDA Information and Referral Center 2300 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 342-4635 Toll Free 800 493-2842