International Award
The Donald Calne Lectureship recognizes a distinguished neurologist of international reputation, whose work is primarily in the area of Parkinson’s disease. Awarded annually, the recipient will deliver a "state of the illness" lecture on Parkinson’s disease to the Parkinson community.

This lectureship was established in 2002 to honour Dr. Donald Calne for his outstanding service to the Parkinson’s community as Professor of Neuroscience, University of British Columbia and past chair and long time standing member of the Scientific Advisory Board, Parkinson Society Canada.

Location of 2012 Lecture
The Lecture will take place in Vancouver, BC, Fall 2012.

Nomination Process
Parkinson Society Canada will accept written nominations for the 2012 award no later than Wednesday November 30, 2011.

Nomination Form
English | French

Who is eligible?
The lecturer should be a researcher who has gained international recognition with the focus of previous work immediately relevant to Parkinson's disease. The lecturer may be a basic and/or clinical scientist, and should be conversant in either of Canada’s official languages, English or French, for the purposes of delivering the lecture. Nominees from outside Canada are welcome.

Selection Process
Completed nomination forms will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of four current or past members of Parkinson Society Canada’s Scientific Advisory Board and/or Research Policy Committee. The committee may request additional information about nominees.

Remuneration
An honorarium of $1000 CAD will be awarded to the lecturer and all travel expenses for the lecture will be covered by PSC.

Other Details
The title of the lecture will be determined by the lecturer and the content should have immediate relevance to Parkinson's disease.

Past Recipients
2010 - Dr. Stanley Fahn
2009 - Dr. Andres Lozano
2008 - Dr. J. William Langston
2007 - Dr. Anthony E. Lang
2006 - Dr. Jon Stoessl
2005 - Dr. Zbigniew Wszolek
2004 - Dr. Oleh Hornykiewicz
2003 - Dr. Yoshikuni Mizuno

For further information please contact:
Ivy Lim-Carter, Director, National Research & Clinical Programs
Parkinson Society Canada National Office
at 416-227-3382 or 1-800-565-3000, ext. 3382
E-mail:  ivy.lim-carter@parkinson.ca