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Development of a Method to Determine the Relationship between Parkinson’s Disease and the GCase Enzyme

Development of a Method to Determine the Relationship between Parkinson’s Disease and the GCase Enzyme

Aug 1, 2018 |

Dr. Christina Gros has developed a chemical probe to measure glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activity, an enzyme linked to Parkinson’s disease. Mutations in the GCase gene are a major genetic risk factor for PD, and its activity decreases in patients. Gros’s method, using a simple blood sample, could enable earlier detection of PD before symptoms appear and help track disease progression and treatment responses.

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Parkinson’s Art Exhibit: Opening August 1!

Parkinson’s Art Exhibit: Opening August 1!

Jul 25, 2018 |

Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is hosting an art exhibit throughout August at “the Moat” gallery space at the Library Square Conference Centre. This show celebrates the strength and creativity of people with Parkinson’s and their carepartners and...

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Viewpoints: Summer 2018

Viewpoints: Summer 2018

Jul 1, 2018 |

The Summer 2018 issue of Viewpoints highlights research on early Parkinson’s detection by measuring GCase enzyme activity, co-funding projects on live cell imaging and neuronal patterns. Dr. Daryl Wile addresses pain management in Parkinson’s, emphasizing a...

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Share your Parkinson’s journey with Global BC!

Share your Parkinson’s journey with Global BC!

Jun 20, 2018 |

On April 11, in recognition of World Parkinson’s Day, CKNW and Global BC ran awareness pieces featuring Larry Gifford, who is newly diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), and an active member of the Parkinson Society BC community....

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PD AND ME by Maureen

Jun 8, 2018 |

This is what Maureen has to say about #PDANDME: Thank you for the opportunity to tell my story. I was diagnosed just before my 50th birthday in 2007. My initial symptoms were atypical, with a very rapid onset of mental slowness and a feeling of unease that I...

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PD AND ME by Bill

Jun 6, 2018 |

This is what Bill has to say about #PDANDME: Four and a half years ago I received a message from the neurologist that I did not want to hear: “You have Parkinson’s disease!” I was told that there was no cure and no way of reversing the diagnosis. All I could do was...

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4Peaks 4PD proves ain’t no mountain high enough

4Peaks 4PD proves ain’t no mountain high enough

Jun 6, 2018 |

On Sunday, June 5, approximately 100 metro-Vancouver cyclists rode between SFU, Seymour, Grouse and Cypress mountains to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease. The cyclists beat 28 degree heat to complete the challenging 140 km route with 3,000 m of climbing. You...

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PSBC hosts Active Living Webinar Series

PSBC hosts Active Living Webinar Series

May 31, 2018 |

As part of Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) mandate to provide information and services to British Columbians across the province, we have been making an effort to increase the quality and frequency of online events. In light of this, as well as the pivotal...

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