University of Nebraska Medical Center Parkinson's Disease 2026 Conference

A Conference for Parkinson’s Disease Patients and their Family/Care Partners.
About this Event

REGISTRATION BEGINS at 7:00AM ON MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026!

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Department of Neurological Sciences
Parkinson’s Disease 2026 Conference

A Conference for Parkinson’s Disease Patients and their Families/Care Partners

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.| Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center | 12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista

The event and parking are free, but registration is required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• You will not need a ticket to attend, you'll give the name you registered under at the check-in table.
• Check-in table opens at 8:00 am where you will be given a conference booklet and meal ticket if you have ordred a special meal. Please do not check-in or be seated before 8:00 am as the venue and exhibitors will still be setting up for your arrival. Program begins at 9:00am.
• If after you register you can no longer attend, please email us at [email protected] so we can open your vacated spot to someone else.

• At the end of the registration process, you will have the opportunity to submit questions for the Q&A session.
• If you would like to stay at the Embassy the night before the conference, please use this link to reserve a room: Parkinson's Conference 2026
• Please bring a sweater/jacket or dress in layers as the temperature of the venue space may be difficult to regulate.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-in/Breakfast/Exhibitor Tables
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: Mara Seier, MD
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening Comments
Host: Matthew Rizzo, MD
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Erin Cameron-Smith, MD
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Genetics in Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Jorge Patino, MD
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break and Exhibitor Tables
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Living with Parkinson’s Disease: Practical Tips
Host: Mara Seier, MD
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Psychiatric Issues in Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Kiel Woodward, MD
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch and Exhibitor Tables
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Research Updates: Disease Modifying Treatments in Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Miguel Situ, MD
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Research Update: Therapeutics and Diagnostic Tools
Host: Nada Ahmed, MD
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon Break and Exhibitor Tables
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Mobility Devices and Assistive Devices in Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Jennifer McKune, PT & Anne Mahnke, OT
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Nisha Giridharan, MD
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Question and Answer Session
Host: Amy Hellman, MD