The 2025 Parkinson Canada Research Grant Competition is returning this September. This research program supports promising trainees and researchers as … En savoir plus
GBA1 Meeting 2024 Summary
Parkinson Canada had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending the first ever international meeting focused on GBA1. Held at the … En savoir plus
Parkinson Canada attends the first-ever GBA1 meeting
Parkinson Canada is proudly sponsoring and attending the first ever GBA1 meeting, a conference for health professionals and stakeholders in … En savoir plus
Key Takeaways From Our First Patient Engagement Workshop
Update on September 11th, 2024: We are pleased to inform you that a comprehensive report detailing the workshop’s findings is … En savoir plus
Parkinson Canada annonce un financement de plus de $1,9 million dans le cadre d’un concours de recherche
Parkinson Canada tient à féliciter les candidats qui ont reçu du financement en 2024 et à souligner le travail et … En savoir plus
Unlocking early Parkinson’s detection: the power of blood-based biomarkers
Today, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is still diagnosed by a visual examination of a patient’s physical symptoms (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia). These … En savoir plus
Redefining Parkinson’s through a new biological lens
Traditionally, a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease relies on a clinical assessment by a doctor based on established clinical criteria. The … En savoir plus
Insights from the 2nd Annual Canadian Movement Disorders Meeting
3rd Annual Canadian Movement Disorders Meeting On Saturday, Nov. 25, we wrapped up the 2nd Annual Canadian Movement Disorders Meeting … En savoir plus
Stem Cell-Based Therapies to Treat Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is caused by decreased levels of dopamine, a chemical produced in the brain responsible for maintaining smooth … En savoir plus
Transcranial Focused Ultrasound: “Opening” the door to the Blood Brain Barrier
A major hindrance to Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment is the ability for drugs to “show up” where they are supposed … En savoir plus