Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI)

A machine learning tool designed by @UCalgaryMed Optogenetics Core Facility and @CalgaryCapri increases the accuracy of diagnosis in Parkinson’s disease, laying the groundwork for a new generation of AI and machine learning assisted analysis #UCalgary ow.ly/paWn50HrWlk

Sustained-release Melatonin shows promise to improve nocturnal micturition frequency in people with Parkinson's disease. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.111…

A new neuroprotective mechanism for Parkinson's discovered by authors from China and Singapore. advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/5/ea…

New article from Dr Martino and collaborators showing that streptococcal throat infections are not associated with worsening of tics in youth with chronic tic disorders. aan.com/PressRoom/Home…

Article of the day: Parkinson’s disease is associated with a key microglial gene (P2RY12) targeted by the anti-platelet agent clopidogrel: more support for the role of microglial dysregulation in PD. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

Article of the day A new multi-center, open label study from Japanese institutions suggests efficacy and safety of a patch formulation of ropinirole in Parkinson's disease prd-journal.com/article/S1353-…

Dr. McKenzie received the Gregory Cairncross Award for her work on Healthcare Utilization at the end of life by neurodegenerative Movement Disorders patients, a major collaboration between UofA @BrainMDmiyasaki and UofC researchers @DrVeronicaBruno @CaPRI @DCNSNeuro. Congrats!

Dr. Monchi was part of an important collaboration that recognized a brain‐clinical signature to predict conversion of iRBD to some forms of synucleinopathy. This may serve as a new biomarker to improve patient-care, spot-risk reduction strategies, and plan neuroprotective trials.

Dr. Roach is leading an important research collaboration to understand the experience of patients with neurological disorders, including #Parkinsons and #Dementia, during the COVID19 pandemic. More info: youtu.be/i-ClGiu92Xw via @YouTube @pamelamroach @UCalgaryMed @OBrien_IPH

CaPRI Investigator Prof. Whelan received a Spring 2020 CIHR grant for his work: "The role of the medial zone incerta in the control of exploratory and escape locomotion" with important applications for patients with Parkinson's disease. news.ucalgary.ca/news/trio-vet-…

Prof. Bin Hu is leading the "ACSCON" (Access-Connect) initiative, funded by Alberta Health and to be launched in Calgary in 2021. Health coaches will connect with patients remotely to guide Parkinson's disease home-based rehabilitation with the Ambulosono platform.

CaPRI researchers are committed to collaborations across the country. Dr. Martino was just elected as the new secretary and Dr. Furtado is an active member of the executive board of the Canadian Movement Disorders Group. cmdg.org @CNSFNeuroLinks

Join @DrVeronicaBruno as she helps unravel the mystery of pain and Parkinson disease. Everyone welcome. #parkinsondisease #pain #support #webinar Register on ZOOM here: bit.ly/2G9NU6y

Focused ultrasound technology is a promising therapy for @Parkinson. Dr. Pichardo demonstrated for the first time that steering of ultrasound is possible using only a single transducer. This has great potential for the development of new treatments. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32916381/

Congratulations, Stefan!

Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI) is part of the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN). C-OPN brings together Canada’s best in Parkinson’s research and gives them a platform to share information and make new connections @ParkinsonCanada parkinson.ca/about-us/conta…

The Investigators of @CalgaryCapri are committed with the international @movedisorder society. Drs @DrVeronicaBruno and CamilaAquino are part of the EBM committee for development of systematic reviews focused on treatment of motor and non motor symptoms of PD.

Foot dystonia can be a painful and disabling symptom in #Parkinsons disease. @DrVeronicaBruno and her team are conducting a new study looking for a treatment to help relieve painful curling toes or foot cramps in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Info: clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04…

Depression and anxiety may run in the families of people with dystonia. A new study by Dr. Martino (UofC) and Karolinska Institute calls for greater attention in management and prevention of emotional difficulties in dystonia. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/md… #karolinskainst