Research
Parkinson’s doesn’t have to devastate lives.
Powered by people like you. Putting our money where our mouth is, funding pioneering research. Together, we’re Parkinson’s UK. We’re uniting to advance new treatments and therapies. And we can find a cure.
We're pushing to deliver a new treatment by the end of 2024. So we invest more into Parkinson’s research than any other non-commercial funder in Europe.
Thanks to 50 years of research, we're close to major breakthroughs. By funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.
Discover how we've pushed the boundaries of science, invested in major trials and changed lives.
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Research ranges from questionnaires you can fill in at home to trialling new treatments. Whatever you're ready for, you can make a difference by taking part.
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As the largest charity funder of Parkinson's research in Europe, we've invested over £100 million in vital research. Discover how we're speeding up the search for a cure with our pioneering research initatives.
We're bringing together people driven to help find a cure and better treatments for Parkinson’s. Anyone can join the Network to get connected with the latest research news, events and opportunities by email.
Join an event, or catch up on a recording, to find about the latest Parkinson's research and meet the researchers working to deliver new and better treatments.
Join us this October for Par-Con, our free online conference about Parkinson's research, for everyone in the Parkinson's community.
This year’s theme is improving lives through research. We'll hear from researchers, people with Parkinson's and healthcare professionals about the latest Parkinson's research, including practical tips for living with the condition.