John L. Nichol Chair in Parkinson’s Research
Dr. Martin McKeown holds the John L. Nichol Chair in Parkinson’s Research, and also is Professor and Head of Neurology at UBC. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering.
Dr. Martin McKeown
Dr. Martin McKeown holds the John L. Nichol Chair in Parkinson’s Research, and also is Professor and Head of Neurology at UBC. As John L. Nichol Chair in Parkinson’s Research, Dr. McKeown oversees several innovative research studies, drawing on his unique combination of medical training and engineering background to investigate disease mechanisms and potential treatments.
A key part of this unique role is to support emerging Parkinson’s researchers in developing their expertise. PPRI’s approach to funding is unique in that we fund people, not just projects. We have committed to funding the John L. Nichol Chair in Research over the long-term, to provide Dr. McKeown with the resources to dedicate a significant portion of his time to fostering the next generation of scientists and their work. Tied to this position, PPRI also funds a clinical research fellow, a grad student and a junior faculty member dedicated to Parkinson’s research.
Some of the key research projects Dr. McKeown has led include IMPACCT (Impact on Parkinson’s Care and Clinical Tracking), Neurobiofeedback, Transforming Care, Non-invasive Brain Stimulation, and the Sleep Disruption study. In addition, he is a clinician who sees patients, and a mentor to promising individuals.
For more, watch Dr. McKeown’s presentation at the annual PPRI scientific briefing below.