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“I participate because it is the right thing to do, for myself, for my children, and for the millions of people who have Parkinson’s disease. Without participation there will be no cure.” –Mike, Diagnosed 7 years
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If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) understanding the disease, and learning about the resources available to you, are good first steps.
Educational Webinar
Inside Parkinson's Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 2 PM ET
Led by Danna Jennings, M.D., and Steve DeWitte
View the archived webinar
How do Parkinson's researchers and study volunteers work together to make the most of the clinical study participation partnership?
In this one-hour webinar (online seminar), Danna Jennings, M.D., Clinical Research Director at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders in New Haven, Connecticut, and Steve DeWitte, a Parkinson's clinical study participant, discussed what it takes to create a successful clinical study experience from the researcher and participant perspective.
Presenter Biographies
Danna Jennings, M.D., is Clinical Research Director at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders. She has served as investigator on over 30 clinical trials aimed at the development of improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Jennings received her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University, obtained training in Neurology from Boston University and completed a movement disorders fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. She was a teaching faculty member in the department of neurology at Yale University prior to her position at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders.
Steve D. DeWitte is a successful business executive with 30 years of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, fundraising and event planning. Diagnosed with PD in March 2005, Mr. DeWitte is the founder of a Parkinson’s young onset support group in Connecticut. He is also a graduate of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation's inaugural Clinical Research Learning Institute in 2008 and a Parkinson's Action Network representative for 5th Congressional District of Connecticut.
