The protein alpha-synuclein works its way into cells occupying parts of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease as well as … En savoir plus
Peering into red blood cells to diagnose Parkinson’s
At Laval University, PhD candidate Hélèna Denis is looking deep inside the blood cells of people with Parkinson’s disease. She … En savoir plus
Looking for Answers
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world. No matter at what age a person is diagnosed, receiving … En savoir plus
Come Sail Away…
In 2010, Steve Van Vlaenderen realized his lifelong dream of buying a sailboat. A year later, Steve was diagnosed with … En savoir plus
Measuring pupils to chart brain health
Whenever we make a decision, pay attention to a detail, or use our working memory, our pupils change size. That’s … En savoir plus
Studying proteins to halt or slow the progression of Parkinson’s
A protein called alpha-synuclein, which accumulates in clumps in the brain cells of people with Parkinson’s disease, has long been … En savoir plus
Canada gearing up for Parkinson Canada SuperWalk
This September, families, friends and volunteers across the country will come together to show that nothing stands in Canada’s way … En savoir plus
Message from the CEO, Joyce Gordon
In our third year as Parkinson Canada we continue to advance the bold vision set by our Board of Directors. … En savoir plus
Looking into the cells of fruit flies could reveal the future of Parkinson treatment for humans
At a specialized laboratory in the Baylor College of Medicine, postdoctoral associate Paul Marcogliese is studying a malfunction in multiple … En savoir plus
Honing in on proteins
Research into the causes of Parkinson’s disease increasingly focuses on the interaction among proteins in brain cells. At McGill University, … En savoir plus










