Profiles

Unblocking barriers to gene therapy

Delivering a new drug or agent that carries gene therapy directly to the areas of the brain affected by Parkinson’s is challenging. It’s made more...

Predicting gait problems

When Dr. Kevin Yen speaks of his desire to specialize in treating Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, he recalls a patient he saw as a...

Diagnosing mild cognitive impairment early

Before some people with Parkinson’s develop dementia, they often experience minor difficulty with thinking, memory or judgment. This state, known as mild cognitive impairment, is...

Lloyd Cowin

Lloyd is an active volunteer with Parkinson Canada and has participated in several Parkinson’s research studies. Over the course of his career, Lloyd was a...

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