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Dr. Fang Ba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta, specializing in neurology with a focus on movement disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease and deep brain stimulation (DBS). After receiving his MD from the University of Calgary in 2007, he completed a PhD in Physiology/Neuroscience at the University of Alberta. He furthered his training with a neurology residency and a CIHR fellowship in Movement Disorders. Dr. Ba currently co-directs the Parkinson & Movement Disorders Program at the University of Alberta, where he is heavily involved in both clinical practice and education. His research interests include DBS, imaging biomarkers, and patient-centered decision-making for patients with gait impairments associated with Parkinson's disease. Dr. Ba has also played a key role in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. He served as the Dean’s special envoy to China from 2015-2018, fostering collaborations between the University of Alberta and Chinese universities. His extensive publication record includes significant contributions to the understanding of neural correlates of gait impairment in Parkinson’s disease.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management