Plenary Session 1102

Cognitive Disturbances in the Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders: From Neuropathology to Treatments

Friday, March 21, 2025
10:30 - 12:30 | Concord Ballroom

This session highlights the profile of cognitive-behavioral disturbances in patients with Parkinson-Spectrum disorders and discusses the underlying pathophysiology including neuropathological changes, and treatment options.

Chairs:

Simon Lewis, Sydney
Genko Oyama, Saitama

Presenters:

Neuropathology Underpinning Cognitive and Behavioral Disturbances in Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders
Glenda Halliday, Sydney

Common Cognitive and Behavioral Disturbances Occurring in Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders and Understanding their Pathophysiology
Jee-Young Lee, Seoul

Managing Cognitive and Behavioral Disturbances in Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders
Simon Lewis, Sydney

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

1. Discuss the neuropathological changes underlying Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders and how they relate to clinical features, focusing on cognitive-behavioral aspects.
2. Outline the common cognitive and behavioral disturbances in Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders and their pathophysiology.
3. Appraise current and future symptomatic and potential disease-modifying approaches for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disturbances in Parkinson-Spectrum Disorders.

Recommended Audience

Basic Scientists
Clinical Academicians
Non-Physician Health Professionals
Practitioners
Students/Residents/Trainees