Course Schedule  Course Faculty

Schedule as of July 9, 2025

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $25 USD
Non-Members*: $35 USD

*Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.

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COURSE VENUE

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

333 W Harbor Dr

San Diego, CA, United States, 92101

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the genetics and cell biology of PD, including population-specific genetics and common abnormalities associated with GBA and LRRK2 variants.

2. Report the latest research findings on plasticity and dyskinesias, including striatal signaling, cellular transcriptomics, and novel therapeutic approaches.

3. Understand the experimental platforms currently being deployed in the study of PD, including induced pluripotent stem cell (IPSC) models, brain function imaging, and neuromodulation techniques.

4. Appreciate the manuscript submission opportunities afforded by the translational scientific scope of the peer-reviewed journal Movement Disorders.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for students, postdocs, faculty, and others interested in translational research aspects of PD.