Clinician scientist Dr. Michael Schlossmacher and PhD candidate Anita Abeyesekera are both working to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and add to our knowledge towards an intervention that will one day allow us to stop it. Whether they are established experts, or just beginning their careers, Parkinson’s researchers count on funding from … Read more
Abid Oueslati’s fascination with the brain began as part of his initial experiences with scientific research in France. Later, while pursuing post-doctoral studies in Switzerland, he began to tackle Parkinson’s disease as a bio-molecular puzzle whose solution could improve the lives of patients around the world. One molecule in particular captured his imagination: the intricate … Read more
A donation of publicly traded stock or securities is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can support Parkinson Canada. These types of gifts are a win-win opportunity for donors because they eliminate capital gains taxes and support Parkinson Canada with an influx of capital that can be used to increase funding for … Read more
Whether you are a person living with Parkinson’s looking for details about an upcoming education event in your community, or a caregiver looking for advice to help a family member, or you are newly diagnosed and seeking credible information about the disease and treatments, you’ll want to visit Parkinson Canada’s new website, launched this week. … Read more