Founded in 1991, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute (PPRI) was formed with an eye firmly on a future without Parkinson’s.
PPRI is a “no frills” volunteer organization focused on funding research into the causes, complications, treatments and cure of Parkinson’s disease.
PPRI funds research exclusively at Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC), a leading clinical research facility located at the University of British Columbia. This enables it to have the greatest impact in making promising projects happen. PPRI support funds the full-time employment and research projects of top Parkinson’s research scientists and has provided the opportunity to support scientists in further pursuing key areas of study.
Funding interests
Award types
Health Professional-Investigator; Convening & Collaborating; Reach
Research interests
- Parkinson’s (with a focus on clinical research or translational research)
Research location/affiliation: University of British Columbia (applicants must outline their connection as part of the application)
Awards
2020
Recipient
Pierre-André GilorminiAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Genome-wide screen to identify genetic modulators of glucocerebrosidase activity
2019
Recipient
Stephanie WillerthAward type
Innovation to Commercialization award
Project title
3D bioprinting personalized neural tissues for drug screening
2018
Recipient
Serena SinghAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Alpha-synuclein and its modified forms as biomarkers for dementia with Lewy bodies