A DYNAMIC lineup of events will take place in Oxford to mark the 200th anniversary of the 'discovery' of Parkinson's disease.
On Monday, September 18 a conference will take place bringing together experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments in treatment.
It celebrates 200 years since James Parkinson's essay in which he first described the 'shaking palsy', which today affects more than 10m people worldwide.
From September 13 to 19 a special exhibition will take place in the Weston Library, with a keynote lecture being delivered on September 13 by Professor Brian Hurwitz of King's College London.
A lecture at the Natural History Museum is also planned.
Sally Bromley, chair of Parkinson's UK Oxford Brnach, said: "Our message is that medicine alone will not sustain a healthy lifestyle. By providing opportunities for attendees to hear about others’ positive experiences, we will show how PwP can empower themselves to retain, even improve, their quality of life."
For details visit parkinsons.org.uk
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