Emily Chambers is a dynamic vocalist with a sultry tone and a powerhouse range. Inspired by classic soul and R&B, she combines an old school Motown vibe with hints of hip hop and a little bit of Southern grit, to give you a fresh sound that hits you in the...
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Volunteers needed to help with UBC physical therapy course
Jul 7, 2016 | News
A total of ten volunteers are needed to assist with a first year physical therapy course session on patient interviewing at UBC's Point Grey campus in Vancouver. Volunteers must be available for three hours on October 14, 2016 between 8:00am and 12:00pm. ...
Investigating the Therapeutic Mechanisms of Exercise Interventions for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Jul 5, 2016 | Research
Neuroscientist Matthew Sacheli is researching how exercise helps alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Inspired by observing a patient whose symptoms improved with exercise, he is studying the brain’s response to physical activity. Using PET and fMRI imaging, he aims to identify how exercise influences dopamine release and which brain regions are involved.
Canadian scientists discover evidence that links Parkinson’s to autoimmune disease
Jun 29, 2016 | News
Scientists have found evidence that suggests neuron cell death in Parkinson's may be caused by an overactive immune system. A team of researchers, led by Dr. Michel Desjardins from the University of Montreal and Dr. Heidi McBride from the Montreal Neurological...
Viewpoints: Summer 2016
Jun 20, 2016 | Viewpoints
In the Summer 2016 edition of Viewpoints key topics include end-of-life care planning, communication challenges, and constipation in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Kim Jameson, a clinical ethicist, is researching barriers to discussing end-of-life care with...
Parkinson Society British Columbia interview on Health First Radio Show
Jun 17, 2016 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) CEO Jean Blake will be speaking with Dave Fuller of Health First Radio on Monday, June 20 at 1:30pm PST. Jean will be spreading the word about the basics of Parkison's disease, PSBC programs and services as well as the...
Dr. Ahlskog’s Lecture from PSBC’s Annual General Meeting is now available online
Jun 14, 2016 | News
Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph. D. is Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Medical School, and Chair of the Mayo Section of Movement Disorders at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is the author of The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book, and is widely...
Research subjects needed
Jun 6, 2016 | News
Subject: A novel approach to studying postural instability in Parkinson's disease The study will compare balance ability during quiet standing and while controlling a balance simulator while lying down in individuals with Parkinson's disease and healthy older and...
Dan McGuire featured in IMPACT Magazine
May 30, 2016 | News
Our member Dan McGuire was recently featured in IMPACT Magazine. In 2015, at the age of 81, Dan completed his cycling journey across Canada. He travelled over 10,000km in the face of bad weather and illness, with some help from family, friends and strangers along the...