Our research projects
We've invested over £130m in vital research that's delivered groundbreaking discoveries, new medications and better care. By funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.
Parkinson's is on the rise. In the UK today, someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million. There’s currently no cure. But as the largest European charitable funder of Parkinson's research, we're determined to change that.
Research we've funded has delivered groundbreaking discoveries, new treatments and better care. We're leading the way to better treatments and together, we will find a cure.
Download the latest list of all our active research projects (PDF, 1.2MB).
The Virtual Biotech is a groundbreaking global movement to deliver life-changing new treatments in years not decades. And it's working.
We support the world's only brain bank dedicated to Parkinson's research. Brain tissue donation has already helped improve our understanding of Parkinson's. And resulted in new treatments being developed and tested.
Driven by people with Parkinson's
The Parkinson’s community is the driving force behind our research. We unite them with scientists to shape, steer and take part in research. So every breakthrough makes the biggest possible difference to their lives.
We carry out a rigorous evaluation process for our grants, involving volunteer reviewers affected by Parkinson's. We're committed to funding high-quality science that meets the needs of people with the condition.
We’re relentlessly chasing down a cure. But we’re not just focused on the future. We’re investing in research to improve life for people with Parkinson’s right now.
From the best ways to stay active, to tackling a wide range of symptoms, to understanding the true value of Parkinson’s nurses. Our research supports people to have more good days.
Volunteer with us
We're committed to accelerating research to deliver groundbreaking new treatments. But we can't do this without you. Discover how you can become a research volunteer and help shape research.
Improving everyday life with non-drug research
Medications play a vital role in managing Parkinson's, but non-drug solutions are just as important to help improve everyday life. These projects move faster and address symptoms sooner, without the need for more medication.
Dr Julie Jones is researching a new method to help people with Parkinson’s improve their mobility. She's exploring whether augmented reality (AR) can offer a different approach to physiotherapy.
Help us tackle the most life-impacting symptoms of Parkinson’s today.