Professor Antonio Strafella is an internationally renowned neurologist and Krembil-Rossy Chair whose work has led to significant advances for understanding the neurobiology of symptoms associated with a devastating neurological disease, such as Parkinson's disease. His ground-breaking research has led to great scientific discoveries, helping to define important motor and non-motor features that impact significantly on the health and quality-of-life of these patients. Dr. Strafella's commitment for excellence and knowledge advancement is greatly contributing to promoting (nationally/internationally) canadian research. Because of his recognition, he served on the Advisory Board of the Institute of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction at CIHR. Currently, he serves on the Board Directors of Parkinson Canada and Canadian Academy Health Sciences.