Public Seminar on Parkinson's

October 22nd, 2007 - Media Statement

The Neurotrauma Research Program (NRP) at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) will host a public seminar on the reality of living with Parkinson's disease on Monday October 29 at QEII Medical Centre in Nedlands from 5:15pm.

Dr Meghan Thomas, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University with an adjunct position at the University of Western Australia, will discuss her research which is looking at the role the Pax6 gene plays in Parkinson's.

As well, Ms Karen Rowland of Duncraig, who has lived with Parkinson's for seven years, since age 47, will talk about her experiences and how important it is to continue research into this and other neurological disorders.

To reserve your seat, please call Louise Daw on 0418 911 878.

For more information please contact:
Natalie Papadopoulos
Media Consultant for the WA Institute for Medical Research
Mobile: 0407 984 435
Office: (08) 9388 9280