Martin J. McKeown

Dr. Martin J. McKeown is a tenured Professor and Head of the Division of Neurology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding an honorary visiting professorship at Nanyang Technological University. He specializes in Parkinson’s disease research, combining neurology with engineering innovations. His work focuses on developing non-invasive treatments and monitoring methods, supported by grants from NIH, CFI, CIHR, and others.

Education: Engineering Physics (McMaster University), Medicine (University of Toronto), Neurology (University of Western Ontario). Postdoctoral training at the Salk Institute, prior faculty role at Duke University before joining UBC in 2003.

Research interests include Parkinson’s pathophysiology, neuroimaging biomarkers, and translational neurotechnology. His team at the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC) explores EEG dynamics, wearable sensors, and AI-driven movement analysis. Key contributions include using galvanic vestibular stimulation and functional connectivity studies.

Notable awards: Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists (2023), John L. Nichol Chair in Parkinson’s Research. Over 280 peer-reviewed publications. Active on CIHR peer review committees and Parkinson’s Society Canada’s Scientific Advisory Board.

Labs/Teams: McKeown Lab, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC), Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Current projects involve AI ethics in health monitoring and digital tools for PD symptom tracking.