PPRI’s Annual Scientific Review brings together senior researchers from the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC) to share meaningful updates on current and past projects. The event offers a unique window into how recent discoveries are advancing Parkinson’s research on a global scale, while giving donors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking work their generosity makes possible.
Read MorePPRI is extending a warm welcome to Dr. Seyed-Mohammad (“Sam”) Fereshtehnejad, who has arrived in Vancouver to join the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC) as well as UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, effective February 1, 2026.
Read MoreThe newly-established Dale Parker Fund for Excellence in Parkinson’s Disease Research honours the remarkable legacy of Dale Parker, a former PPRI Chair and board member. The Fund will begin by supporting three groundbreaking PPRC projects at PPRC at UBC.
Read MoreThe board of the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute is deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime board member Mr. John Norton. Throughout his 33 years on the Board, John demonstrated enduring commitment and active involvement in the work of both PPRI and PPRC.
Read MoreThe Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre has been approved for redesignation as a Parkinson’s Foundation Centre of Excellence (COE), based on a review conducted in July 2024.
Read MoreThe Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre is excited for launch of the Bjorn Moller Research Repository. Adults aged 19+ living with Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders, plus healthy-agers, are invited to contribute biological samples to the research repository.
Read MoreAiming to improve the effectiveness of patient care and treatment, Dr. Martin McKeown’s team at the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre and Movement Disorders Clinic are conducting two new studies. Both aim to investigate new technologies that could transform care for Parkinson’s disease patients.
Read MoreTwo new Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre (PPRC) research projects have recently been approved for funding by the Pacific Parkinson's Research Institute (PPRI) Board of Directors.
Read MoreRecently, Michael Smith Health Research BC highlighted its partnership with Pacific Parkinsons Research Initiative and how it fosters world-class research right in our backyard.
Read MoreThe Centre for Neurology Studies is currently recruiting participants for a 4-week clinical study with Dr. Martin McKeown and Dr. Ryan C.N. D’Arcy at the at the Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic.
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute, along with many others, is a proud partner of PD Avengers. We support their initiative to the United Nations with the “Red Letter Campaign”.
Read MoreDr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, who holds the Marg Meikle Professorship in Parkinson’s Research, recently published research on the potentially major benefit of diet on brain health, funded mainly by Pacific Parkinson's Research Institute.
Read MoreThe International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society leadership and its Scientific Issues Committee (MDS-SIC) has released a statement providing information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination opportunities, and particularly regarding patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
Read MoreLarry Gifford, PPRI Board of Directors, checks in with Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Parkinson’s clinician and research scientist, to share more information on current research projects funded in large part thanks to PPRI donors and Porridge for Parkinson's.
Read MoreThis year, while the world battles COVID-19, we’ve cooked up a unique way to carry on the Porridge for Parkinson’s breakfast tradition safely. In recent weeks, we’ve delivered hundreds of Porridge Packages to friends of PPRI with an invitation to join us for breakfast on Sunday, September 13, 2020, from the comfort of their own homes.
Read MoreLarry Gifford, PPRI Board of Directors, checks in with Dr. Martin McKeown, Director PPRC, about recent projects, the impact of COVID-19 on research, and C-OPN.
Read MoreJohn Nichol died at his home in Vancouver, peacefully, after a brief illness, at the age of 96. He a proud Canadian, and founding Chair of the Pacific Parkinson Research Institute at the University of British Columbia.
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s awareness month, a time to shed light on a disease that affects more than 100,000 Canadians. At the Movement Disorders Clinic housed in the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, neurologists and researchers are working together to develop creative ways of using technology to help Parkinson’s patients.
Read MoreRecently on November 25, 2019, the amphitheatre at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC had few empty seats for PPRI's 2019 Scientific Update.
Read MoreAt PPRI, we are firm believers that individuals can make a significant difference in the fight against Parkinson’s. The Porridge for Parkinson’s fundraiser is a perfect example. To date, Porridge for Parkinson’s has raised more than $3 million in BC alone.
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