17th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa Marrakesh-Morocco April, 17-20, 2025

Title: AfrAbia's Genetic Puzzle: Mapping the Genetic Terrain of Parkinson's Disease
Organizer: Wael Mohamed
IIUM, Malaysia
email; wmy107@gmail.com

Abstract:

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is characterised by an intricate interaction between hereditary and environmental factors, resulting in noticeable variability among various groups. The current symposium, entitled "AfrAbia's Genetic Puzzle: Mapping the Genetic Terrain of Parkinson's Disease," explores the distinct genetic characteristics of Parkinson's Disease in the AfrAbia region. The symposium convenes specialists in genetics, neurology, and epidemiology to investigate the complex genetic elements that contribute to the vulnerability and advancement of Parkinson's disease in people across AfrAbia. The symposium intends to clarify the genetic factors that contribute to PD, discover new genetic variations and pathways, and examine the consequences for clinical treatment and therapeutic approaches through a sequence of four presentations. This symposium aims to enhance our comprehension of the development of Parkinson's Disease in AfrAbia by analysing its genetic characteristics. The ultimate goal is to facilitate personalised methods for diagnosing and treating the disease in this specific location.

Speakers

Number	Speaker	e-mail	Title of  the communication
SP8_1	Samia Ben Sassi	dr.samiabensassi@gmail.com
SP8_2	Najib Kissani	najibkis@gmail.com	Challenges of managing PD in Morocco
SP8_3	Wael MY Mohamed	wmy107@gmail.com	AfrAbia PD Genetic Consortium: Seeding the hope
SP8_4	Toshihide Yamashita	yamashita@molneu.med.osaka-u.ac.jp	Repulsive guidance molecule regulates glial and immune function under neurological diseases