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For Parkinson's researchers

Parkinson's UK researchers Dr Tilo Kunath and Dr Mike DevineWe don't just fund groundbreaking Parkinson's research.

We're also working hard to support and nurture a flourishing Parkinson's research community in the UK.

We're here to help you with every aspect of your research - through providing essential brain tissue, involving people affected by Parkinson's, communicating results, and helping you connect with other researchers.

Research grants

Eppendorf tubesOur wide range of research grants offer support to scientists at every stage of their careers.

So far, we've invested more than £60million in groundbreaking research. And we plan to reach £70million by 2014.


High quality brain tissue

Researcher Dr Ashwani Jha with placard 'Use our brain tissue. Find a cure'Our brain bank provides researchers around the world with high quality brain tissue and detailed lifestyle and medical information - free of charge.

Use tissue from the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank in your research.


Our research conference

Delegates at the Parkinson's UK research conference 2010We brought Parkinson's researchers together in York in November 2012 at our 3rd Parkinson's UK research conference.

We welcomed 200 scientists and clinicians for a fantastic range of talks and posters - check out all the highlights from the conference.


Involving people living with Parkinson's

Doctor and patientYou may need people affected by Parkinson's to help shape your proposal, steer your project or participate directly in your research.

We can help you involve people living with Parkinson's at every stage of your research.


Communicating your research

Dr Mike Devine, University College LondonHave you got interesting results? A new paper coming out? Or perhaps you're presenting exciting findings at a meeting.

We can help you get your research out there.

Make sure your research makes an impact.

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