Moving U Forward
March 28, 2026
This annual conference is for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their family/caregivers. Join us for a day dedicated to learning more about PD research, treatments, and therapies. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts, connect with the community, and gain valuable insights to help move forward with PD.
Venue
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park
480 Wakara Way,
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 Welcome
Paolo Moretti, MD
Chief Movement Disorders Division
University of Utah Department of Neurology
9:00-9:30 Exercise and Carbon Monoxide: Both Protective for Parkinson’s?
Kathleen McKee MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Neurology
Director, Intermountain Movement Disorders Center
9:30 -9:45 Patient to Patient – Dealing with PD and anxiety
Sidney Heil and Rebecca Starks
Parkinson’s Outreach
University of Utah Department of Neurology
9:45-10:00 Movement Break
Skaggs Wellness Center
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Getting Better Sleep with PD
Christine C. Brennan, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of Utah Sleep Wake Center
10:45 -11:15 Alternative/Complementary Treatments In PD
Laura Pesantez Pacheco, MD
Movement Disorder Specialist
University of Utah Department of Neurology
11:15 – 11:45 Break
11:45-12:15 Diet and Nutrition
Heather Brown RD
Dietician
University of Utah
12:15- 12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:15 New Research and Innovative Treatments
Paolo Moretti, MD
Chief Movement Disorders Division
University of Utah Department of Neurology
Adjourn
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