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Research resources

You can find out more about all the latest Parkinson's research by reading our free research publications, watching our videos and listening to researchers explain their work.

Our research publications

Progress magazine - issue 12: Winter 2012/13Progress magazine

Our free twice-yearly magazine is packed with all the latest research news




Our plan to cure Parkinson'sParkinson's UK research strategy 2010-2014

Our plan to cure Parkinson's




Four decades of discovery front coverFour decades of discovery

A look back at some of our key research achievements over the last 40 years

 

See our full range of research publications.

Watch videos about research

WatchOur plan to cure Parkinson's - find out more about our 5-year research strategy

WatchTracking Parkinson's - find out more about our search for biomarkers in the world's largest ever in-depth study of people with Parkinson's

WatchHealth Explained: What is Parkinson's? - Dr Kieran Breen, our director of research and innovation, explains what happens inside the brains of people with Parkinson's

WatchParkinson's UK members visit Dr Patrick Lewis, one of our senior research fellows - find out about Dr Lewis's work into understanding the LRRK2 gene

WatchWatch neuropathologists at the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank dissect brain tissue - not for the squeamish!

WatchOur president Jane Asher visits the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank

WatchDavid Dexter, Scientific Director of the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank, describes the work of the Brain Bank

WatchHow you can help cure Parkinson's - a live webchat filmed in 2009 - including recent breakthroughs in Parkinson's research and the vital role of our Brain Bank

WatchA stem cell story - this 15-minute film made by EuroStemCell provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the world of stem cell research

WatchHow do drug trials work? - a short video exploring the drug's journey from early lab tests to final approval and the obstacles it faces along the way

Listen to researchers online

Keynote speakers from our 2010 research conference explain their work

ListenDr Deniz Kirik discusses new frontiers in Parkinson's treatments including recent developments in cell and gene therapies

ListenDr Valerie Voon talks about impulsive and compulsive behaviour, such as compulsive gambling, that affects some people with Parkinson's

ListenDr Mark Cookson explains how exploring the genetics of Parkinson's will lead to new and better treatments

Find out about our 3rd Parkinson's UK Research Conference taking place 5-6 November 2012.


Scientists and health professionals explain how our research has made a difference

ListenDr Roger Barker explores how cutting edge research is bringing us closer to a cure 

ListenProfessor Andrew Lees explains how developments in drugs and treatments are helping people living with Parkinson's today

ListenProfessor Tony Schapira discusses breakthroughs in unravelling the causes of Parkinson's 

ListenProfessor Ray Chaudhuri explains how understanding the non-motor aspects of Parkinson's, such as sleep problems and depression, is leading to better care

ListenProfessor Niall Quinn describes how research breakthroughs have changed the way Parkinson's is diagnosed 

ListenParkinson's nurse Kathy Magee explains the central role nurses play in supporting people affected by Parkinson's

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Frequently asked research questions

Frequently asked questions

Browse the answers to some common questions on Parkinson's research and our work.


a-z research term glossaryResearch term glossary

Find explanations of scientific terms you may come across related to Parkinson's.