2026 PFNCA Symposium
An educational conference produced by the Medical Advisory Board of the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area. The 2026 PFNCA Symposium will start June 27, 2026 with a live virtual launch from 10:30 am to 12 pm followed by the full library of lectures available to view on-demand. Registration for the PFNCA Symposium is $30 per household and includes access to the live virtual launch and view on demand sessions. Please consider a donation above and beyond the minimum registration fee to support PFNCA’s work.
Symposium Speakers
Symposium Topics
How Environment Shapes Parkinson’s Disease: Risk, Progression, and Paths to Prevention
Dr. Zoltan Mari, Cleveland Clinic
Hope on the Horizon: New and Emerging Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Kelly Mills, Johns Hopkins University
The Gut–Brain Connection in Parkinson’s: New Research and Potential Therapies
Dr. Thyagarajan Subramanian, Howard University
Managing “Off” Times in Parkinson’s: Fast-Acting Treatments Beyond Pills
Dr. Anvi Gadani & Dr. Sanskruti Patel, Georgetown University
Evaluating Candidates Advanced Surgical Treatments: Case Based Discussion
Dr. Aviva Ellenstein & Dr. Zachary Levine, Washington Brain & Spine Institute
Parkinson’s and Driving: Staying Safe and Independent
Dr. Stephen Grill, Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center of Maryland & Dr. Gina Pervall, Maryland Department of Transportation
Lifestyle Medicine and Parkinson’s: Daily Actions That Help
Dr. Pritha Ghosh, George Washington University & Dr. Jill Farmer, BoroNeuro
Care Partner Insights: Real Experiences with Parkinson’s
Dr. Joe Savitt, University of Maryland with Barbara, Mary Ellen and Mike.
Brain Changes in Parkinson’s: Memory, Focus, and More
Dr. Greg Pontone, University of Florida
Symptoms of Parkinson’s
Dr. Howard Weiss, Johns Hopkins University
Most Widely Viewed Sessions from 2025:
Coping with Psychological Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Christopher Morrow, Dr. Cynthia Fields and Rebecca Rye CRNP-PMH, Johns Hopkins University
Overview of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Anvi Gadani, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Parkinson’s Medications A to Z
Dr. Mick Reedy, Inova
*Subject to Change
The PFNCA Symposium is made possible with the support from the family of Dr. Pradip Swain in his memory.
Also Made Possible With Support From:
Donations:
Registration fees for the PFNCA Symposium cover a small percentage of the productional cost. We appreciate your consideration in adding a tax-deductible donation to your registration. During the registration process, you will also have the option to make an additional donation to support PFNCA.
About the PFNCA Scarf:
First introduced in 2020, PFNCA’s Defy Parkinson’s Scarf raises awareness and promotes community. A PFNCA Defy Parkinson’s Scarf can be sent to you for a nominal donation. If interested, please email [email protected] and write “scarf” in the memo line.
Scholarships Are Available:
Thanks to the generosity of many of our donors, full and partial scholarships are available for those who may be hesitant to participate due to cost. To request a scholarship, please email [email protected] and write “scholarship” in the memo line.
