Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
The LEARN study: improving access to advanced therapies
We caught up with Dr Kali Barawi at Cardiff University to hear more about the LEARN study. Kali works closely with people with Parkinson’s to understand how to ensure that advanced therapies are accessible to everyone with the condition.
Hear from the experts: Professor Ian Ganely
In the latest North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Interest Group podcast episode, hosts Helga and Julie are joined by Professor Ian Ganely. They discuss Ian’s research into mitophagy, one of the body’s self cleaning mechanisms that could play a role in Parkinson’s.
Print and share our Research Round up
This month, we share the latest research news and an opportunity to get involved in research exploring turning problems in Parkinson’s.
Download and share the full Research Round up below or a shorter version.
There are instructions for claiming printing expenses from the Research Support Network below.
You can claim printing expenses from the Research Support Network.
Complete a volunteer expenses form with Liz Nash as your named staff contact and attach or scan and insert all receipts to the form. Then email or post the form to [email protected].
You can download our PDF about volunteer expenses for more information.
This leaflet is designed as an introduction to Parkinson's research. You can order 20 leaflets at a time for free.
Great for introducing your neighbours, local GP surgery, Parkinson's support group or patients to research.
This year, the Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture will host Dr Agnete Kirkeby.
Her lecture will focus on stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s, including exploring the current research, progress we’ve made so far, and future hopes for this pioneering therapy.
More ways to get involved with research
The research reading group was put together to help people understand scientific papers published on Parkinson's.
Parkinson's researcher Dr. Lucy Annett at the University of Hertfordshire hosts the group. The group meets quarterly online via Zoom.
Become a Parkinson's UK member so you can receive our research magazine, Progress, delivered by post.
You can also download the latest edition of Progress to share by email.
RIGs are made up of people with Parkinson's and their loved ones, students, researchers and healthcare professionals. They meet frequently, online and in person, to share the latest research and what's happening locally.
Find useful resources to help you in your role including a template presentation, an FAQ information sheet and easy actions you can take.