Local Parkinson's research groups
Our Research Interest Groups (RIGs) are made up of people affected by Parkinson's and researchers. They support us by increasing awareness and understanding of research at a regional level.
Our research interest groups
Research Interest Group members are Research Support Network volunteers. They're often led by a steering group, who work with local groups and staff to coordinate, initiate and participate in research activities of the following types:
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meetings and presentations on research given by researchers
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visits to laboratories undertaking Parkinson's research
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participation in clinical trials and studies
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keeping up to date with research progress and new developments
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identifying people to speak at local support groups about Parkinson’s research
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promoting the Brain Bank
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working with researchers to shape their research through Patient and Public Involvement opportunities
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raising funds for Parkinson's UK research programmes
Our Groups
- Edinburgh Research Interest Group
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Glasgow Research Interest Group
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North of Scotland Research Interest Group - currently in development
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Yorkshire and the Humber Research Interest Group
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Kent and East Sussex Research Interest Group - currently in development
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South Wales Research Interest Group
If you're interested in joining an existing group, or starting a new local Research Interest Group, please get in touch with Liz Nash, our Research Support Network Manager, at [email protected].
Get involved in research
Join our Research Support Network to get alerted to research news, events and opportunities near you.
For more information contact us at [email protected].