U of S College of Medicine announces major donation from Regina company

Posted November 04, 2004


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 4, 2004 2004-11-09-ME

U of S College of Medicine announces major donation from Regina company

The University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine is pleased to announce a
donation of $250,000 over five years from the Regina Curling Classic for
Parkinson Research.

The money will be used to support the research of U of S Professor Alex
Rajput, winner of the Parkinson Society of Canada New Investigator Award for
2004-2005.

The Regina Curling Classic for Parkinson Research was formed 11 years ago
and has since donated all its proceeds to Parkinson's research. The company
has now decided to channel all future donations through the College of
Medicine to help the leading-edge research of this young faculty member.

Harry Duke representative of Regina Curling Classic for Parkinson Research
said: "It is beneficial for the people of this province to retain the best
and brightest faculty and researchers. Hopefully, our donation will
encourage this particular researcher to continue his career in
Saskatchewan."

U of S President Peter MacKinnon said, "This generous commitment is an
acknowledgement that the people of Saskatchewan, regardless of where they
are located, recognize the benefits of the University's College of Medicine
and want to see it succeed in its mission of research, education and patient
care."

Dr. Alex Rajput is a qualified neurologist, expert in Parkinson's disease,
who treats patients, teaches and conducts research. He is working in
several research areas including developing genetic testing to identify
those at risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The aim is to promote early
detection and treatment for these patients.

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For more information please contact:

Dr. Alex Rajput
Department of Neurology
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-8007

Dr. Jim Thornhill
Associate Dean of Medicine Research
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4338