Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
Led by Dr. Martin McKeown, Professor of Neurology, former Director of the PPRC, and the UBC-PPRI Chair in Parkinson’s Research, this project has seen multiple successes. After three years, we are proud to have launched a new area of research into the role of vestibular stimulation in Parkinson’s disease, while training numerous young clinicians and scientists in this emerging field. In addition, data that is being mined from a clinical database will answer key questions in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
International Collaboration
Because of the potential implications of this research, collaborators from across the world have joined in contributing to the Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation project. Meeko Oishi, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico, as well as Dr. Vijay Gupta and Ms. Nayara Aguiar (PhD student) of the University of Notre Dame, are working to further research in this field.
Future Implementations
We are now exploring an exciting opportunity for commercialization—the production of a portable stimulator in collaboration with a medical manufacturer. A portable device would enable clinicians and scientists to monitor patients beyond the lab, opening new doors for research and future improvements to clinical care.
The UBC Faculty of Medicine and the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre are grateful for support from the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead of the Charros Foundation. To learn more, you can access the full 2017-2018 Impact Report here (PDF). Help us to continue to build on the talent pool and the research on this project by making a donation to PPRI.
The UBC Faculty of Medicine and the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre are grateful for the support from Rosemary and Ian Mottershead of the Charros Foundation.