Caption Christine Proctor - participant in the GDNF trial Why we’re committing £800,000 to plan a new GDNF trial Date 23 February 2021
New research uncovers structures of Parkinson’s-related protein Date 20 August 2020 Scientists at the University Bath have improved our understanding of the potentially toxic structures that the protein, alpha-synuclein, can form.
Research shows bad dreams could predict future memory and thinking problems Date 14 August 2020 Researchers in Portugal have discovered that the content of dreams, particularly those with negative emotions, may predict long-term cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s.
Link found between diabetes and increased Parkinson’s risk Date 11 August 2020 An international team of researchers have uncovered a biological link that may account for why those with diabetes have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s.
Biogen step in to take forward promising gene-based drugs for Parkinson’s Date 7 August 2020 Major pharmaceutical company Biogen is investing $1billion to take LRRK2 inhibitors into large scale clinical trials in 2021.
Parkinson’s UK commit further funding to develop drugs that protect mitochondria Date 4 August 2020 We’re investing a further £1 million to drive forward drugs that target energy-producing mitochondria to slow the loss of brain cells in Parkinson's.
Help researchers adapt their studies Date 28 July 2020 Researchers are taking steps to invite people back to take part in face-to-face studies. To help them make sure their research resumes in a safe, practical, and convenient way, we'd like you to take part in a survey.
Mental health staffing recruitment targets missed Date 28 July 2020 Government missed target on recruiting mental health staff. This could impact on people with Parkinson’s
New report calls for changes in neurological mental health care Date 24 July 2020 A new report released today (24 July) shows that people with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s, struggle to access effective mental health care that meets their needs.
Raising your concerns about social care Date 21 July 2020 An update on meetings we’ve had this week about social care that raise the concerns of our community.
How have coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions impacted people affected by Parkinson’s? Date 2 July 2020 With Lancaster University, we conducted a survey that shows the coronavirus restrictions are having a big impact on the lives and the health of people affected by Parkinson’s.
