BlogDonald Calne Lecture Donald Calne Lecture Posted Date : Sep 1, 2012 The prestigious 9th Donald Calne Lecture for members of the Parkinson’s community, including scientists, takes place at Terminal City Club, Vancouver, BC, on the evening of Thursday, October, 18, 2012. The presenter is Dr. Matthew Farrer, Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics and Director of the Centre for Applied Neurogenetics in the Brain Research Centre at University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, BC. His topic is Parkinson’s progress: from molecular genetics to medications. Space is limited to 200 guests. Register now to avoid disappointment. The Donald Calne Lecture is generously sponsored this year by Abbott Laboratories, Limited. Please rsvp by Thursday, October 11, 2012 to: Parkinson Society British Columbia Tel: (604) 662-3240 or 1-800-668-3330 Email: ldarch@parkinson.bc.ca For more information about Dr. Matthew Farrer, his work, and the Donald Calne Lectureship, see The 9th Donald Calne Lectureship awarded to Dr. Matthew Farrer. Share this post: Your story matters: inspire and connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this Apr 15, 2026 2026 Annual General Meeting notice Apr 8, 2026 Boxing for Parkinson’s: An architect’s fight and a studio’s discovery Apr 7, 2026 Beyond pills: exploring advanced therapies for Parkinson’s