25 May The 2022 Fresco International Workshop on Synaptic Plasticity and Advances in Parkinson’s Disease
in partnership with
WORKSHOP DIRECTORS
Angelo Quartarone, MD
M. Felice Ghilardi, MD
Mark Hallett, MD
Monica Norcini, PharmD, PhD
COURSE DIRECTORS
Andrew S. Feigin, MD
Steven J. Frucht, MD
Un Kang, MD
Monica Norcini, PharmD, PhD
Join us in Florence, Italy for the Fresco meeting on June 2022 focusing on synaptic plasticity and Parkinson’s disease. In the workshop, international experts will provide an overview of the scientific advances on different aspects of brain plasticity from bench to bedside in health and movement disorders. On the last day, NYU Langone faculty will present didactic lectures, providing an overview of advances in diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of brain function and its relevance to diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, parkinsonisms, and movement disorders.
Endorsed by the Italian Minister of Health, the Tuscany Region, the European Parliament, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, the Parkinson’s Foundation, the LIMPE-DISMOV Academy, the Italian Society for Neuroscience, and the Società Italiana di Neurofisiologia Clinica, Società Italiana di Psicofisiologia e Neuroscienze Cognitive, the Società Italiana di Neurologia.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the mechanisms of plasticity and their relevance in the genesis and treatment of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonisms
- Evaluate the latest development in the deep brain stimulation treatment of Parkinson’s disease and dystonia
- Assess the use of rehabilitation techniques in parkinsonisms
- Integrate the latest technology in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease, parkinsonisms, and other movement disorders
- Identify non-motor problems in Parkinson’s disease and determine specific treatments
- Utilize different types of testing to their full advantage and identify some of their limitations as well as benefits in assessing patients with Parkinson’s disease, parkinsonisms, and other movement disorders
- Describe the role of glia activity in inflammation in neurodegenerative disorders
- Recognize visual and speech changes associated with Parkinson’s Disease
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
We are accepting abstract submissions for poster presentation highlighting your research findings possible on the topic of the five sessions.
Please submit your abstract with a maximum of 250 words excluding title, authors and presenters to:
FI-NRP@nyulangone.org and monica.norcini@nyulangone.org.
Poster Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ (61 x 91 cm).
Deadline for submission: May 17th, 2022
The best abstract will be selected also for oral presentation.
EACCME® ACCREDITATION
The 2022 Fresco International Workshop on Synaptic Plasticity and Clinical Advances in Parkinson’s Disease, Florence, Italy, June 7th to 10th, 2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 20 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
ECM ITALIAN ACCREDITATION – In Person
Rules for the recognition of the Italian ECM credits. We are providing accreditation for the course:
‘The 2022 Fresco International Workshop on Synaptic Plasticity and Advances in Parkinson’s Disease’ from June 7 to June 10 (cod ECM 6633-345821) for a total of 23 credits.
Accreditation for: Physician, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Therapist and Psychologist.
On the first day of the course, you will have to:
- Confirm your personal data on paper
- Declare any recruitment by sponsors on paper
Every day of course you will have to:
- Be present for at least 90% of the duration of the conference
- This will be verified by the check-in and check-out at the registration table
- On the last day of the course, you will be given a questionnaire (you will need a 75% to pass)
If you have questions regarding Italian Accreditation, please email ecm@frescoparkinsoninstitute.it or call 055-598 999
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
We are requiring all registrants to be fully vaccinated* by June 7, 2022 and you will need to attest that you have proof of vaccination upon registration.
As of May 1, 2022, in Italy you must wear an FFP2 mask to attend indoor events and conventions. It is no longer required to show the Green Pass – green certification at the entrance. The capacity of the halls has been increased to 100% and there is no obligation of social distancing, still recommended to sanitize the hands as well as avoid assemblies of any kind.
REGISTRATION
nyulmc.org/frescocme
After 12 pm on May 31, 2022 only onsite registration is available, provided the meeting has not reached capacity. Onsite registrants will incur an additional $20 charge. Registration is non-transferable.
VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Virtual registration is now available for The 2022 Fresco International Workshop taking place in Florence, Italy. Join us for a three and a half day meeting focusing on synaptic plasticity and Parkinson’s disease. In the two and a half day workshop, international experts will provide an overview of the scientific advances on different aspects of brain plasticity from bench to bedside in health and movement disorders. On the last day, NYU Langone faculty at the Fresco Institute will present didactic lectures, providing an overview of advances in diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Participants will have a deeper understanding of brain function and its relevance to diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, parkinsonisms and movement disorders.
Virtual Webinar Fee: $175
Registration closes June 6, 2022 at 11:59 pm (ET)