4th International Workshop on Freezing of Gait

Freezing of gait is one of the most fascinating, obscure but also devastating problems for people
with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. In June 2018, we will hold the 4th International
Workshop on Freezing of Gait to reflect on scientific progress made so far and ways to move
forwards towards fuller understanding and innovative solutions for this burdensome problem.
The historic town center of Leuven in Belgium hosts the oldest university of the Low Countries,
former home to Vesalius, Erasmus, Thomas More and Mercator. Set against this tranquil and
medieval background at the center of Europe, we want to bring together junior and senior scholars
in freezing of gait during a two-day meeting. It is our intention to particulary welcome insights and
ideas from young investigators and encourage a truly multidisciplinary input and lively discussion.
In the last 10 years, freezing of gait has generated an increasing number of studies, driven by
technological advance and a truly multidisciplinary interest in this field. We invite you to share
these novel research paradigms and latest insights with colleagues from all over the world. We
particularly welcome young investigators who want to put their research in the spotlight