THE FRESCO INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SYNAPTIC PLASTICITY AND ADVANCES IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After this activity, participants should be able to:

Understand the mechanisms of plasticity and their relevance in the genesis and treatment of symptoms of Parkinson and neuropsychiatric disorders

Understand the latest development in the experimental therapeutic of Parkinson’s disease

Understand the use of rehabilitation techniques in neurodegenerative disorders

Understand the use of relevant technology in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

Identify specific neurological problems and complications and determine which patients to treat or refer to other health care specialists for additional or specific treatments

Use neuroimaging and genetic testing to its full advantage and recognize some of its limitations, as well as benefits in assessing patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

TARGET AUDIENCE

Researchers, physicians, and other care providers in the field of neurology, internal medicine, rehabilitation medicine, neurosurgery, psychiatry, geriatrics, and other healthcare professionals working with patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders as well as neuropsychiatric disorders.