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Dan Steele, with his son Michael (age 8) in 2015, five years after Dan was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

Your generosity gives hope to Dan, funds life-changing research

Dan Steele was in his early-40s, focused on a career as a civil servant, a role as a volunteer ski … Read More

Photo of Dr. Davide Martino, who leads the Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI) and is seeking patient involvement

Data-sharing may help advance personalized medicine therapies for Parkinson’s

For Dr. Davide Martino, who leads the Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI), patient involvement in research is vital. “They can … Read More

Promotional image from the Research, Clinical, and Other Emerging Trends in Parkinson's Disease virtual meeting

Research, clinical and other emerging trends in Parkinson’s meeting

On March 26 and 27, 2020, we are hosting a virtual meeting with leading Canadian researchers, clinicians and patients to … Read More

Photo of Julie Wysocki, Director Research Program and Partnerships at Parkinson Canada

Julie Wysocki speaks at University of Manitoba Café Scientifique

Julie Wysocki, Director Research Program and Partnerships who leads Parkinson Canada’s National Research Program will be moderating UM’s Café Scientifique … Read More

COVID-19 and Parkinson’s

As the vaccine is rolling out in phases, several provinces have updated eligibility criteria for vaccine prioritization. While Parkinson’s may … Read More

Dr. Karen Lee, CEO and Director of Parkinson Canada, and Larry Gifford, host of the When Life Gives You Parkinson's podcast

CEO Dr. Karen Lee talks Parkinson Canada’s plans for 2021 on podcast

More than ever, we are here to listen to and support the Parkinson Community, no matter what. This is the … Read More

Living Well with Parkinson’s, Together: No Matter What

Thanks to the support of donors, volunteers and everyone who is part of the Parkinson Community, Parkinson Canada has been … Read More

BlueRock Therapeutics in Collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Receives IND Clearance for DA01 in Parkinson’s Disease

BlueRock Therapeutics shared a news release on January 7, 2020 announcing the funding of a two-year trial using adult donor … Read More

Newly established Parkinson Advisory Council (PAC) prioritizes raising the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s

Raising the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s has always been an important priority of Parkinson Canada and was one … Read More

Limit of annual procedures in British Columbia for Duodopa therapy removed

We are pleased to share the BC Pharmacare announcement that Duodopa is now listed on formulary effective Dec. 10, 2020, … Read More

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