Taif–Cottbus DBS Education Partnership

Two-day independent educational program on Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease.

Day 2 · Patient & Family Information Day

📅 14 February 2026🧑‍🤝‍🧑 For patients, families & caregivers

A full day devoted to patients living with Parkinson’s disease and their families. The focus is on understanding Deep Brain Stimulation, the journey from diagnosis to surgery, post-operative life, and support systems. The day will feature patient stories, live Q&A sessions, and open discussions with the multidisciplinary DBS team.

Patient & Family Day  ·  Agenda

10:00 - 10:15
Welcome and introduction, Dr. Alsuwat
10:15 -11:00 Introduction of the Neurosurgical Department, Medical University Lausitz – Carl Thiem, Prof. Shiban 
11:00 -12:00 What is Deep Brain Stimulation and when is Surgery needed? Prof. Alesch
12:30 -13:00 Surgical Procedure: How we do it, Dr. Aldabek
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

Participation is free of charge. The event will be held in English and Arabic with simultaneous interpretation. Printed materials and information brochures will be available for attendees.