Research events

Find out about the latest Parkinson's research by attending an event near you or catching up on a recorded event.

Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, our in-person activities were suspended. Local activities run by Parkinson's UK are now restarting. We’re taking a phased approach to delivering in-person activities. We need to minimise unnecessary risks while still doing the things that we need or want to do. See more about Parkinson’s and coronavirus on our dedicated page.

We work with researchers and our local groups to arrange events, such as visits to labs, open days and talks, around the UK.

We currently have no upcoming face to face research events, but our local Research Interest Groups have been busy organising online research sessions. 

Catch up on a selection of research talks

Watch the research talk from Dr Ed Newman, Neurologist at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.

Watch the research talk from Julie Jones, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. 

Watch the research talk from Professor Christine Klein, Director of the Institute for Neurogenetics at the University of Luebeck. 

Watch the talk from Dr Katherine Deane, Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia.

Watch the research talk from Dr Simon Stott, Deputy Director of Research at the Cure Parkinson's Trust.

Watch the talk from Dr Donald Grosset, Consultant Neurologist at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow, and Honorary Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow.

Watch the research talk. 

00:02:50 - Professor David Dexter, Parkinson's UK: '2020-2024 Research strategy uncovered'

00:27:54 - Dr Heather Mortiboys, Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN): 'Could energy be the key to Parkinson's?'

01:03:40 - Dr Simon Stott, Cure Parkinson's Trust: 'Monsters, mucus, and more - Parkinson's research in 2020/2021'

Watch the research talk from Dr Guy Leschziner, clinical lead for the Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy's Hospital, and Dr David Breen, University of Edinburgh.

Watch the talk from Claire Bale, Head of Research Communications and Engagement at Parkinson's UK. 

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