New and Noteworthy
- MS REHABILITATION POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
The University of British Columbia's Dept. of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is inviting applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in MS Rehabilitation. This fellowship is designed to inspire a new researcher to build skills and contribute knowledge in the development of novel approaches and show the potential benefits of rehabilitation services and programs for improving lives of people with MS. Please view the attached advertisement for further details of the fellowship and eligibility requirements. The anticipated start date is July 1 2010, although applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. For further information, contact Dr. Susan Forwell directly at susan.forwell@ubc.ca
- GUIDELINES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES PUBLISHED
- Guidelines for Occupational Therapy for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases have been published on the website of the National Guideline Clearninghouse. You can check out this information directly by clicking on this link
- UPDATE ON THE 2nd WORLD PARKINSON CONGRESS
- The WPC will be conducting a video competition that is open to anyone touched by Parkinson disease. Prizes may include free registration or complimentary hotel nights at WPC 2010. Please click on this link to find out more
- The 2nd World Parkinson Congress (WPC) will be held from September 28 through October 1, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Click here to download the World Parkinson Congress 2010 brochure, or go the www.worldpdcongress.org for more information.
- NEW DDSIG NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED!
- Check out the Fall 2009 DDSIG Newsletter on our Newsletters Page.
- RESOURCES PAGE UPDATED!
- Check out the updated list of degenerative disease-related resources on the DDSIG Resources Page!
- NEW AWARD NOTIFICATION FROM THE CONSORTIUM OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTERS AND THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY FOUNDATION