Parkinson Disease Fracture and Osteoporosis Risk: Co-Production of Digital Tools to Integrate Fracture Prevention into Care
University of British Columbia
Not stated
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada, Canada
- Funding
- Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
- Application deadline
- 1 November 2026
About the project
About the Project Dr. Sarah Purcell and Dr. Daryl Wile at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (Kelowna, BC) are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on improving bone health and fracture prevention in people living with Parkinson's disease. This project integrates nutrition, physical activity, osteoporosis, movement disorders, and implementation science to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to bone health assessment and care. The successful candidate will work closely with people living with Parkinson's disease, caregivers, neurologists, registered dietitians, rehabilitation professionals, and implementation scientists to conduct clinical and patient-oriented research. The project includes assessment of bone health, nutrition, physical activity, falls risk, and osteoporosis care, as well as the co-design and evaluation of patient and clinician resources to improve the identification and management of bone health in Parkinson's disease. The student will be supervised by Dr. Sarah Purcell and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and patient partners at the University of British Columbia and collaborating health organizations. Candidates should have a MSc degree in nutrition, exercise, kinesiology, medicine or related fields (or nearly completed their MSc).