Branded Event

Psychosis associated with Parkinson’s can range from severe confusion to hallucinations and delusions. Join us to learn more about the available treatments for the management of these symptoms. About our speaker: Sherrie Gould is a Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Movement Disorders at the Scripps Movement Disorder Center in La Jolla, California. Sherrie is currently involved in groundbreaking research utilizing induced stem cell technology for treating Parkinson’s disease. Beyond her clinical work, Sherrie is passionate about helping individuals with Parkinson’s achieve their highest aspirations. She organizes and leads hiking expeditions worldwide, which serve as fundraisers for Parkinson’s research and community support. She currently serves as chair of the certification board, and is working to establish a national certification for Nurses and Physician Assistants with advanced expertise in Movement Disorders. This program was made possible by our program sponsor, Acadia. — Learn more about PCLA at www.pcla.org.

Join us for a conversation about the latest advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation technologies. About our speaker: Dr. Danielle Thordarson is a movement disorders neurologist originally from Camarillo, CA. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychobiology at UCLA, where she developed a deep interest in the complexities of neurological diseases. Dr. Thordarson earned her MD from Rush Medical College in Chicago, followed by a neurology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Following her residency, she pursued a fellowship in movement disorders at UCLA, where she developed specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremor. In fall of 2024, she will be joining the faculty at UCLA Movement Disorders where she will dedicate her time to clinical care, education, and clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease and ataxia. This program was made possible by our program sponsor, Abbott. — Learn more about PCLA at www.pcla.org.