Research news

Scientists move closer to developing ‘game-changing’ test to diagnose Parkinson’s

Date

10 March 2021

Alongside Alzheimer’s Research UK, we’re funding new research that will investigate whether boosting the brain’s self-cleaning system could be the key to new treatments.

Caution when looking at cell recycling in Parkinson’s

Date

31 October 2019

Researchers at the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre have shown that cell recycling in Parkinson’s may play a more complex role than previously thought. These new results have been published in the journal of Cell Reports.

Revolutionary research advocate Ken Bowler dies aged 76

Date

23 October 2019

The Parkinson’s community in Scotland, and beyond, has lost one of its giants with the passing of Professor Ken Bowler. Ken revolutionised the relationship between researchers and people living with Parkinson’s.

New research: Ex-footballers more likely to get Parkinson's

Date

22 October 2019

Former professional footballers are more likely to die with a neurodegenerative condition such as dementia or Parkinson's than the general population, according to new research.

Can cannabis stop Parkinson's hallucinations?

Date

14 October 2019

A pioneering clinical trial will investigate if cannabidiol (CBD) – a compound found in the cannabis plant – can treat hallucinations and delusions in people living with Parkinson’s.

Promising results from a phase II study for people with early-stage Parkinson’s

Date

8 October 2019

A phase II clinical trial of tavapadon, a drug developed by Cerevel Therapeutics, has shown improvements in movement symptoms. The results have been announced on the company website.

New guide to help charities and patients work with drug companies

Date

1 October 2019

A new guide has been launched to help charities support patients to have their say on research carried out by the pharmaceutical industry.

Research conference

Tickets for our national research conference are on sale

Date

25 September 2019

This event, for anyone with an interest in Parkinson’s research, will take place on Saturday 23 November at the Cranmore Park Conference & Events Centre, outside Birmingham.