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Current research

We currently support around 90 dynamic research projects totalling over £15million across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Progress magazine Summer 2010And every project we fund works towards a cure for Parkinson's.

You can find out more through:

Our research projects

Our diverse research programme targets every aspect of Parkinson's as we work towards a cure.

Nerve cell network

The Monument Discovery Award

Our biggest ever research grant - £5million over 5 years - aims to find a cure for Parkinson's.

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Nerve cell

Latest research projects

Our latest projects are tackling vital problems and pioneering new treatments that will bring us closer to a cure for Parkinson's.

 

DNA double helix

What causes Parkinson's?

We need to know how and why certain nerve cells in the brain in Parkinson's die in order to find a cure.

 

Researcher

Towards a cure for Parkinson's

We fund projects pursuing all avenues of research that work towards new and better treatments for Parkinson's and a cure.

 

Marjorie and Cliff Abbott

Life with Parkinson's

We also fund research studies that focus on improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's.



How you can help

We are closer than ever to finding a cure, but we need your help.

Help fund our vital research

Our research is totally dependent on voluntary donations.

Sign up to the Parkinson's Brain Donor Register

One donated brain can be used in up to 50 research studies. Help us make 2010 a breakthrough year by signing up.