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Find out more about our research
Our research projects are divided into 2 categories: Cure and Improve Life.
- Cure projects develop treatments and strategies to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson's. We currently have 27 active projects in this category.
- Improve Life projects develop treatments to improve symptoms and quality of life for people living with Parkinson's. We currently have 21 projects in the improve life category.
Our pioneering research programme is already paving the way towards better treatments and a cure and helping everyone live better with Parkinson's, now. We're here to support every Parkinson's journey, every step of the way.
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Read on to find out more about just a few research projects happening at Parkinson's UK.
Reducing cell stress
Cells carry out a variety of important functions in our bodies. When cells are put under stress, a defence mechanism can be triggered, causing the cells to die. This is thought to happen over time in Parkinson's. Professor Jonathan Lane and his team at the University of Bristol are studying human brain cells in the lab to understand how cell stress can impact their function, and whether existing drugs to reduce this stress can help protect brain cells in Parkinson's.
Managing tremors with a wrist-worn device
A tremor is one of the most common movement symptoms of Parkinson's. Previous research has demonstrated that stimulating a nerve in the wrist with a small electrical pulse can reduce the severity and frequency of unwanted movements in people with Tourette's syndrome. At the University of Nottingham, Professor Stephen Jackson and his team are investigating whether this method could help manage tremors experienced by people with Parkinson's.
There are so many ways your donation will have a huge impact, and research like this is only possible with your support. Every donation counts and will help us continue to fund vital research, and ultimately bring us closer to a future free of Parkinson's. Your gift could fund the next breakthrough.
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There is no approved treatment for Parkinson's hallucinations. Professor Suzanne Reeves and her team are investigating if an existing drug may be the answer.
The Parkinson's UK Brain Bank was established in 1984 at Imperial College London. Scientists around the world access the Brain Bank to deepen their understanding of the condition whilst searching for better treatments and ultimately a cure.