About our research
We are the largest charity funder of Parkinson's
research in the UK.
We have spent around £45million on research since the charity
was founded in 1969. Our pioneering research has transformed
treatment and care for people living with Parkinson's all over the
world.
Read about our
research achievements over the last 40 years.
Our challenge | Our mission | Our research | Contact the Research team
Our
challenge
 Parkinson's is a
progressive and fluctuating condition that affects all aspects of
daily life – including walking, talking, sleeping
and eating.
As yet there is no cure and the causes of the condition
are still unknown.
 "As a person with Parkinson's, I know how crucial it is that
a cure is found. We must keep raising more money to fund more
research to make this happen."
Dr Shirley Ratcliffe has been
living with Parkinson's for 10 years
Our
mission
 "Our research is focused upon making the ultimate
breakthrough: a cure for Parkinson's and a time when no-one is
affected by the symptoms of the condition."
Dr Kieran Breen,
Director of Research and Development
In 2009, we spent almost £4.2million on research
projects - almost 22% of our total budget.
We are committed to:
 Funding high quality research
Our rigorous research funding process ensures that every
penny we spend benefits people with Parkinson's.
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Involving people affected by
Parkinson's
Through our Research Network, people affected by Parkinson's
play a crucial part in making decisions about our research.
 Stimulating research
We support research
events that allow scientists to meet, exchange ideas and forge
new collaborations, such as our successful research
conference in 2008.
 Supporting scientists
Our wide range of research grants promote and encourage a
flourishing Parkinson's research community in the UK.
Our research
We are dedicated to pursuing research that tackles
every aspect of the condition.
We are totally dependent on voluntary
donations.
Only through continuing investment will we be able to build on
our past achievements and focus on a cure for Parkinson's.
 Our
diverse research programme targets:
Watch a video on the importance of the
research that we fund 
Find out more about current research
Contact the Research team
If you would like to find out more about any aspect of our work,
please contact:
Research
Department
Parkinson's Disease
Society
215 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London
SW1V 1EJ
Tel: 020 7931 8080
Fax: 020 7233 9908
Email: research@parkinsons.org.uk
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