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
Our free twice-yearly magazine is packed with all the
latest research news
Our plan to cure Parkinson's
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
Our plan to cure Parkinson's - find out more about our
5-year research strategy
Tracking Parkinson's - find out more about
our search for biomarkers in the world's largest ever
in-depth study of people with Parkinson's
Health 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
Parkinson'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
Watch neuropathologists at the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank
dissect brain tissue - not for the squeamish!
Our president Jane Asher visits the Parkinson's UK Brain
Bank
David Dexter, Scientific Director of the Parkinson's UK
Brain Bank, describes the work of the Brain Bank
How
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
A
stem cell story - this 15-minute film made by EuroStemCell
provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the world of
stem cell research
How
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
Dr Deniz Kirik discusses new frontiers in Parkinson's
treatments including recent developments in cell and gene
therapies
Dr Valerie Voon talks about impulsive and compulsive
behaviour, such as compulsive gambling, that affects some people
with Parkinson's
Dr 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
Dr Roger Barker explores how cutting edge research is
bringing us closer to a cure
Professor Andrew Lees explains how developments in
drugs and treatments are helping people living with Parkinson's
today
Professor Tony Schapira discusses breakthroughs in
unravelling the causes of Parkinson's
Professor Ray Chaudhuri explains how
understanding the non-motor aspects of Parkinson's, such
as sleep problems and depression, is leading to better
care
Professor Niall Quinn describes how research
breakthroughs have changed the way Parkinson's is
diagnosed
Parkinson's nurse Kathy Magee explains the
central role nurses play in supporting people affected by
Parkinson's
Need more information?
Browse the answers to some common questions on Parkinson's
research and our work.
Find explanations of scientific terms you may come across
related to Parkinson's.
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