Researchers studying Parkinson’s disease are exploring a new frontier: the role of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, in the body. Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, a neurologist at the University of British Columbia, focuses on early changes in the gut and olfactory system, which occur years before classic motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness appear.
Every year, indviduals and organizations around the world recognize April 11 as World Parkinson's Day. April 11th marks the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, the British physician who wrote An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, the first paper to describe Parkinson's...
The 200th anniversary of James Parkinson's groundbreaking paper, "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy," prompts reflection on advancements in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and highlights the ongoing need for improved patient outcomes. In April 2017, for Parkinson’s Awareness...
In the Spring 2017 issue of Viewpoints, research highlights a study by Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell investigating the role of gut fungi in relation to Parkinson’s disease, focusing on early changes in the olfactory system and microbiota, potentially leading to new...
As we reflect on the past year, we are both proud and inspired by the progress we have achieved together for the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia.
Don't miss your chance to win two (2) round trip flights to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination with Parkinson Society British Columbia's Champions for Parkinson's Raffle!* Raffle tickets will be available until Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 12:00pm (noon)....
Parkinson SuperWalk is the single most important provincial and national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia and the event licensor, Parkinson Canada. Communities across the country organize walks beginning the weekend of...
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and this year, the Parkinson's community looks back on 200 years since the publication of An Essay on the Shaking Palsy. This paper, written by British physician James Parkinson, was the first document to describe the...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) invites all members to join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 22nd. This year's event will feature a panel of researchers from the Pacific Parkinson Research Centre (PPRC). Researchers and topics covered...
