Research
December 8, 2025
Slower-walking older adults at risk for falls benefit the most from a home-based exercise program
A strength and balance program has the potential to dramatically lower the falls risk...
Research
Wearable alert system to prevent Parkinson’s medication ‘wearing off’ symptoms
Now retired from working as a project manager in the tech industry, Margaret Hanson’s...
DMCBH researchers receive Huntington Society of Canada’s 2025 Navigator Research Awards
Congratulations to Drs. Blair Leavitt and Lynn Raymond on being named recipients of the...
Community
November 6, 2025
New friends, new adventures: Margaret and Bee’s Brain Wellness Program journey
When Margaret Miller and Bee Wanstall first crossed paths, it was actually in a...
People
October 22, 2025
Dr. Xin Tang appointed Canada Research Chair
Congratulations to Dr. Xin Tang, an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Michael Smith...
People
August 11, 2025
Honouring a pioneer in ALS research: Dr. Andrew Eisen’s enduring legacy
Dr. Andrew Eisen’s name is synonymous with progress in the field of amyotrophic lateral...
Research
August 5, 2025
MS may begin far earlier than previously thought
UBC researchers find that people with MS increased their healthcare usage up to 15...
Funding
June 23, 2025
UBC receives one of eight world-renowned Edmond J. Safra Fellowships in Movement Disorders to train the next generation of clinician-researchers
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has been selected by The Michael J. Fox...
Research
June 4, 2025
Hope on the horizon for ALS
Dr. Erik Pioro is bridging research and care to accelerate the development of innovative...
Research
May 20, 2025
More equitable representation needed in Parkinson’s research
Greater inclusion of females in studies shows promise for pushing the boundaries of knowledge...
Tri’ing to End ALS, one race at a time
Driven by a fierce determination to end amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Donna Bartel and Mike...
Research
April 24, 2025
Cases of Parkinson’s disease in Canada set to rise 69% by 2050
By 2050, it is projected that the number of people living with Parkinson’s disease...