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Unlocking the Competitive Potential of Pluripotent Stem Cells: Towards Novel Stem Cell Therapeutics

Unlocking the Competitive Potential of Pluripotent Stem Cells: Towards Novel Stem Cell Therapeutics

Mar 31, 2025 |

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.

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Volunteer to Lead a SuperWalk in Your Community!

Volunteer to Lead a SuperWalk in Your Community!

Mar 21, 2025 |

📍 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...

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Subscribe and stay in touch!

Subscribe and stay in touch!

Mar 18, 2025 |

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...

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A Journey of Togetherness 

A Journey of Togetherness 

Feb 10, 2025 |

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...

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Office Closure: February 17, 2025

Office Closure: February 17, 2025

Feb 10, 2025 |

Our office will be closed on Monday, February 17, for a regional statutory holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18, resuming regular hours (8:30am-4:30pm). As a result, there will be no drop-in Information & Referral Day on Monday, but you can schedule an...

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A Legacy of Philanthropy

A Legacy of Philanthropy

Jan 16, 2025 |

Hailing from humble beginnings in Langham, Saskatchewan, Barry Humphreys embodies the definition of hard work and confidence. He rose from a junior accounts receivable clerk to Chief Financial Officer of PotashCorp, one of Canada’s largest mining corporations. A...

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Holiday Office Closure

Holiday Office Closure

Dec 10, 2024 |

Our office will be closed from Wednesday, December 25 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (inclusive). We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, at 8:30am, resuming regular hours (8:30am-4:30pm). Parkinson Society BC wishes you happy holidays and a wonderful new year!

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