A recent scientific article in Neurology Journal reports the complaint of patients receiving deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for #ParkinsonsDisease, who lost their ability to swim after surgery. Read more: n.neurology.org/content/94/1/39

As we wrap Parkinson's Awareness Month, it's a timely opportunity to reflect on the work being done to progress Parkinson's research. Thanks to Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health for this review of the #TransformingCare project, funded in part by #PPRI: centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/2020/04/2…

Larry Gifford, #PPRI Board of Directors, checks in with Dr. Martin McKeown, Director #PPRC, about recent projects, the impact of #COVID19 on #Parkinsons research, and C-OPN. Watch now: youtu.be/RUmEJC6GoiA

"If you can't bring people to the breakfast because of the quarantine, then bring the breakfast to the people." Thanks to North Shore News for sharing information about our upcoming virtual Porridge for Parkinson's event: nsnews.com/news/covid-19-… #PPRI #Parkinsons

Tomorrow, join #PPRI for our virtual Porridge for Parkinson's fundraising event. Listen to updates from Dr. Martin McKeown and Dr. Silke Cresswell, who share how our generous donors have helped make advances in #Parkinsons research possible: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve…

We continue to countdown the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2020. In at #2 “How did I get Parkinson’s?” What are the diff triggers for how people get Parkinson’s? In this Ep I try to narrow down how the degenerative brain disorder was unleashed on me. omny.fm/shows/when-lif…

The MDS leadership and its Scientific Issues Committee (MDS-SIC) has released a statement regarding #COVID19 vaccination opportunities, and particularly regarding patients with #Parkinsonsdisease: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve… #PPRI

Dr. Silke Cresswell, who holds the Marg Meikle Professorship in Parkinson’s Research, shares research on the potentially major benefit of diet on #brainhealth, funded mainly by #PPRI. #ParkinsonsDisease

PPRI invites you to a series of exclusive briefings via Zoom on the microbiome and exercise, and recent research in these areas related to #ParkinsonsDisease. For more info and to request an invite link: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve…

A new initiative called #PlantingforParkinsons, a hands-on vegetable growing experience led by Silke Cresswell, has been planned for launch at the PPRI Briefing session on April 8th. More info: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve…

April is #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth! PPRI, along with many others, is a proud partner of PD Avengers. We support their initiative to the United Nations with the “Red Letter Campaign”. Take a listen to founder Larry Gifford’s message: youtu.be/URZOy70Af08 #ParkinsonsDisease

PPRC is recruiting participants for a study that will track functional changes within the brain in early #Parkinsons, outlined here: pacificparkinsons.org/researchprojec… If you would like to learn more about volunteering for this study, please visit: parkinsons.ubc.ca/research#pet

Call for volunteers! Dr. Vesna Sossi's Brain Energetics project at Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health is recruiting volunteers. If you or someone you know w/ #Parkinsons is interested, contact: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Project info: pacificparkinsons.org/researchprojec…

Want to learn more about ongoing research on the gut microbiome and probiotics in Parkinson’s disease, and ways to participate in a research study? Register for this very exciting Research Seminar, happening tomorrow (October 20) here: bcbrainwellness.ca/events/researc…

PPRI supports PD Avengers. To commemorate #WorldParkinsonsDay, stand up, speak out and unite to end Parkinson's! Learn more about the global movement by visiting the website below, and share your spark: worldparkinsonsday.com

Last month, John L. Nichol Chair in Parkinson’s Research Dr. Martin McKeown shared insights on recent research developments in #Parkinsons with VCH Research Institute: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve…

The Centre for Neurology Studies is currently recruiting participants for a 4-week clinical study with Dr. Martin McKeown and Dr. Ryan C.N. D’Arcy at the at the Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic. For more information and to learn how to participate: centreforneurologystudies.com/parkinsons-dis…

#PPRI's partnership with Michael Smith Health Research BC is highlighted in this recent article, featuring Innovation to Commercialization awardee Dr. Stephanie Willerth's 3D bioprinting research: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article/p… #Parkinsons

Join PPRI Acting Chair Don Anderson and BCBrainWellness Research Program Manager Dr. Matthew Sacheli at the upcoming West Van Rec North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo on September 8 as they share about a current research project funded by PPRI: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve…

Aiming to improve the effectiveness of patient care, Dr. McKeown’s team at PPRC and Movement Disorders Clinic are recruiting participants for two new studies investigating new technologies: pacificparkinsons.org/blognewsandeve…