The Fight Parkinson’s Research Symposium serves as a national forum bringing together the Parkinson’s community, researchers, and clinicians. Its mission is to connect research excellence, care delivery, and lived experience in meaningful ways.
Over more than 10 years, the symposium has become a trusted platform for showcasing high-quality Parkinson’s research, strengthening collaboration across institutions and supporting translation from discovery to real-world impact.
The 2026 symposium will focus on innovation in care and collaborative research, including integrated care models and national-scale initiatives that translate evidence into practice.
Agenda
Key topics:
- Prevention in Parkinson’s: Environmental risk and emerging evidence
- Collaborative research and strategic investment
- The role of not-for-profit organisations in driving innovation and collaboration
- Translating research into practical, scalable outcomes
- Global perspectives on improving quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s
- The Every Victory Counts model as an approach to impact at scale
- Innovation in Care – ParkinsonNet Australia
- Fight Parkinson’s Seed Funding Grant research progress updates
Speakers
Professor Peter van Wijngaarden |
Professor David Finkelstein |
Professor Kevin Barnham |
Professor Grant Dewson |
Polly Dawkins |
Professor Jennifer McGinley |
Professor Marlena Klaic |
Professor John Forsythe |
Please note, the event schedule, including speakers and agenda, is subject to change without notice.
Getting to the event
Parking
Public parking is available at three locations within the Parkville campus. Royal Parade Car Park is the closest public car park to the venue. A number of other public car parks are also available within walking distance from the Parkville campus. More information can be found on The University of Melbourne website.
Public transport
The Florey is located just a few minutes from the centre of Melbourne and is well served by public transport, with several tram, train, and bus stops within walking distance.
The new Parkville Station (part of the Metro Tunnel) provides direct access to The Florey and is just 220 metres (around a 5-minute walk) from the station.
You can plan your journey using the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for personalised tram, train, and bus connections.
