As we know the Parkinson’s research community is hard at work to find therapies and treatments to improve the quality … Read More
Podcast feature: The Future of Research, Advocacy and Care for the Parkinson’s Community
With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and April 11 having been World Parkinson’s Day, Parkinson Canada was invited to participate … Read More
Researching the Connection Between Music and Movement
With both Music Therapy Awareness month and Brain Awareness Week taking place in March, we explore the conjunction between music, … Read More
Parkinson Canada Celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Karen Lee, PhD Celebrated on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the role of … Read More
Announcing the formation of Parkinson Canada’s Research and Clinical Advisory Committee
Research is a foundational cornerstone of Parkinson Canada’s mandate. Your support fosters research innovation through the Parkinson Canada Research Program … Read More
New research points to new possibilities in young onset Parkinson’s treatments
More than 20 years after the discovery of the parkin gene, linked to young onset Parkinson’s disease, researchers at the … Read More
Modifying stem cells to treat Parkinson’s (Pedaling for Parkinson’s Research Grant Announced; Event Opens for 2021)
Wherever you are in Canada, suffice it to say it has been a long winter with many of us looking … Read More
Canadian Open Parkinson Network: Eleanor’s Story
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Eleanor Johnston noticed a sight tremor in her right hand and thought nothing of it. When … Read More
Parkinson Canada Research Program Funds 20 new grants in 2020-22 Funding Cycle
2020 was a challenging year for researchers in all fields as uncertainty struck labs across the country. Delays may have … Read More
Dulcie Finds Hope in the Canadian Open Parkinson Network
Dulcie Webb is a Calgarian at heart but has lived in Cochrane for nearly 40 years. A mother of two … Read More