Canadian Research
Research Studies in slowing progression of Parkinson’s disease
Participate in research at the Movement Disorders Program in Calgary to investigate compounds that may potentially slow
progression of PD.
For full information and eligibility criteria
Posted: July 31, 2009
Comparing Differences between Caregivers and Parkinson's Disease Patients: Illness Beliefs, Coping Strategies and their Implications for Well-being".
Parkinson's Victoria, Swinburne University Alumni Association and Swinbourne Psychology are conducting a study exploring
the experiences of both people living with Parkinson's and the caregivers of people living with Parkinson's. The study will
investigate issues such as symptoms, illness representations, coping strategies and health outcomes.
Research Information Sheet
To participate in this study, you will need to complete an online questionnaire.
Online questionnaire for People living with Parkinson's
Online questionnaire for Caregivers
Posted: 13 July, 2009
The Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta has a dedicated commitment to Parkinson’s research. PSSA raises
funds in support of Parkinson’s Society Canada’s
National Research Program.
Research is taking place worldwide and many scientists are working to find the cause and cure for this
debilitating disorder. Each year, PSSA distributes funds to:
- Parkinson Society Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute
- Movement Disorders Clinic at the University of Calgary Department of Medicine, and the University of
Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta.
These funds assist research into finding the cause, treatment and cure for
Parkinson’s disease.
Donors who designate their gifts for research can be
assured that the funds will be used for research.
Donors can designate funds to research or to providing assistance
and programs for those who are living with Parkinson’s today.
Latest Research Articles
Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies
We have all heard about the extraordinary promise that stem cell research holds for the treatment of a wide
range of diseases and conditions. However, there is a lot of work still needed to take this research and turn it
into safe and effective treatments.
Patient Handbook
Press Release--Post Embargo
Stem Cell Clinics Online
Stem Cell Video
posted: December 10, 2008
Recent Canadian Research on Parkinson's Medication's
Physician Fact Sheet
posted: September 21, 2008
Dopaminergic Therapy and Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson's Disease
Press Release Article
posted: June 28, 2008
Brain Stem Cells Can Be Awakened
Latest Research News from Science Daily.
posted: June 11, 2008
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