Our office will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 for Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22 with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm). As a result, there will be no drop-in Information & Referral Day on Monday, but you can...
In the Spring edition of Viewpoints, we delve into all things bone health for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering strategies and tips to increase bone mineral density safely. Additionally, April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the...
Dr. Ali Salahpour from the University of Toronto is exploring whether combining L-DOPA, the primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease, with cannabinoid compounds can enhance its effectiveness and reduce side effects like L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID). His research systematically tests multiple cannabinoids in animal models, aiming to improve Parkinson’s treatment and also discover new therapies for rare dopamine-related diseases.
Dr. Nika Shakiba from UBC is researching human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) to improve their safe and efficient use in cell therapies for conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Her lab uses genetic engineering and computational tools to detect and eliminate cancer-like mutations in lab-grown cells, optimizing biomanufacturing and differentiation processes to make hPSC-based treatments more reliable and scalable.
📍 Locations across BC | 🗓 Time Commitment: 2-5 hrs/week Parkinson SuperWalk is the largest fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), taking place in communities across the country each September. With over 17,500 people living with Parkinson’s...
Don't miss out on vital updates, events, and opportunities to get involved—especially as we approach Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April! By joining our mailing list(s), you can receive updates on: Parkinson’s Awareness Month activities, including how to get...
On Thursday, February 27, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) met with Brennan Day, MLA for Courtenay-Comox and Critic for Rural Health and Seniors' Health, and Dr. Anna Kindy, MLA for North Island and Health Critic, at the BC Legislature to discuss key issues...
For many people with Parkinson’s disease, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is a life-changing procedure that can provide significant symptom relief. However, long wait times in British Columbia have made timely access a challenge, leaving many struggling to...
Alex Petrie faced a long and frustrating journey before receiving his Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis. For years, the loving father of three and devoted husband of 45 years pushed his doctor to investigate his symptoms, which were always brushed off as anxiety and...
