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This summer school is a specialized educational event dedicated to deepening understanding and knowledge in the field of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. It offers an immersive educational experience, catering to both emerging and experienced professionals.
In a week-long program, participants will experience expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions covering Parkinson’s Disease pathology, advanced treatments, and new developments like wearable technology for patient monitoring.
The summer school enriches its academic curriculum with visits to historical and cultural sites, offering a blend of leisure, local heritage exploration, and networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.
This page provides a detailed schedule of the daily activities and sessions, allowing participants to plan their educational journey effectively. We eagerly anticipate your participation and look forward to making this summer school both an enlightening and memorable experience.
| Day 1: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 | |
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| Time | Activity |
| 9.00-9.15 | Welcome |
| 9.30-10.00 | Introduction to Movement Disorders, Anatomy and Physiology of Basal Ganglia, The role of dopamine, Pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease |
| 10.00-10.30 | Symptomatology and Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease |
| 10.30-11.00 | Atypical Parkinsonism (MSA, LBD, CBD, PSP, Secondary Parkinsonism) |
| 11.00-11.30 | The dopaminergic synapse and pharmacology of antiparkinsonian drugs |
| 11.30-12.30 | Treatment of Early Parkinson disease |
| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch break |
| 13.30 – 14.00 | Treatment of Advanced Parkinson disease |
| 14.00-14.30 | Treatment of non-motor symptoms |
| 14.30-15.00 | Interventional Treatments for Parkinson disease |
| 20.00- tba | Welcome event |
| Day 2: Thursday 3nd July 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 9.00- 9.30 | Dystonia |
| 9.30-10.00 | Tremor |
| 10.00-11.00 | Autoimmune Movement Disorders |
| 11.00-11.30 | Chorea |
| 11.30-12.30 | Tardive syndromes and Drug-induced Movement Disorders |
| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch break |
| 13.30-14.30 | Wilson's Disease, Neurometabolic diseases and other treatable movement disorders |
| 14.30-15.30 | Restless Legs Syndrome |
| 15.30-16.00 | Continuous Monitoring with wearable devices |
| Free afternoon | |
| Day 3: Friday 4th July 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 9.00-10.30 | Video session (including treatment cases) |
| 10:30-12:30 | Hands-on practical training in the use of Botulinum Toxin |
| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch break |
| 13.30-14.30 | Certification Exams - Course Validation |
| 17.30 - tba | Visit to the castle of Ioannina and the Museums |
| Day 4: Saturday 5th July 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| ALL DAY | Excursion to Zagori Villages |