Annual Newsletter 2017

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Stem Cell Therapies - Research Update

When diagnosed, people with Parkinson’s have often had the disease for years and have lost over half of the dopamine producing cells in their brain. Now scientists are searching for a way to replace these nerve cells.
The Alex Flynn Award 2017 - our wonderful runners up

Our individual fundraisers are very special people and year on year never fail to inspire and amaze! They are our bedrock and we are so very grateful for their support and proud to call them part of our team...
Precision Medicine: Treating the Sub-groups of Parkinson's

The hunt for disease modifying treatments for Parkinson’s is gathering momentum and important shifts are taking place in the minds of clinicians, researchers and patients. One important development is that of 'precision medicine': targeting therapies to distinct subgroups based on specific symptoms or molecular features of the disease.
The Tom Isaacs Award 2018

Nominations are invited for this annual award co-created by the Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson's Trust in memory of Tom Isaacs.

Stem Cell Therapies - Research Update

When diagnosed, people with Parkinson’s have often had the disease for years and have lost over half of the dopamine producing cells in their brain. Now scientists are searching for a way to replace these nerve cells.
Precision Medicine: Treating the Sub-groups of Parkinson's

The hunt for disease modifying treatments for Parkinson’s is gathering momentum and important shifts are taking place in the minds of clinicians, researchers and patients. One important development is that of 'precision medicine': targeting therapies to distinct subgroups based on specific symptoms or molecular features of the disease.
The Tom Isaacs Award 2018

Nominations are invited for this annual award co-created by the Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson's Trust in memory of Tom Isaacs.
How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Repurpose Drugs for Parkinson's

A collaboration between The Cure Parkinson's Trust and Parkinson's UK to identify new treatments for Parkinson's has been awarded the inaugural BenevolentAI Award. This project will use BenevolentAI platform’s vast knowledge graph to analyse and propose new therapy targets for Parkinson’s.
How Human Embryonic Stem Cells Sparked a Revolution

After 20 years of hope, promise and controversy, human embryonic stem cells are reshaping biological concepts and starting to move into the clinic, and dopamine cells made from human embryonic stem cells are paving the way for a new treatment for Parkinson's...
The Cure Parkinson's Trust Chairs CNS Summit, Boston

The recent CNS Summit targeting neurodegenerative diseases was chaired by CPT's Dr Richard Wyse and brought a number of outstanding experts in their field together in this two day symposium...
What is the Link between Diabetes and Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex condition with a variety of causes we don't yet fully understand, and while a small number of cases are associated with genetic mutations, the majority originate from a combination of factors. Understanding the underlying causes of PD is becoming an invaluable route in the discovery of new and promising treatments...
Trial of Repurposed Drug Nilotinib in Parkinson's is Recruiting

This study is an example of the potential of repurposing drugs, already approved to treat other conditions, in Parkinson's. This can lead to faster approved therapies, since repurposed drugs have already been tested for safety and tolerability in Phase 1 trials in humans.
'The Cyclopaths' Journey from Vietnam to Cambodia!

Read all about their adventures while cycling over 500km through South East Asia
Herantis Pharma begins Recruitment for CDNF Trial

Recruitment has begun for the novel drug candidate CDNF for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. It is a protein present in the body's circulatory system with neuroprotective and neurorestorative properties and is patented internationally by Herantis.

Breakthrough in stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

In a major breakthrough for the treatment of Parkinson's, researchers working with laboratory rats show it is possible to make dopamine cells from embryonic stem cells and transplant them into the brain.
Tom Isaacs

We are devastated to announce that Tom Isaacs, President and Co-founder of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) died on Wednesday morning (31st May). Tom’s passing was unexpected and swift.
New Evidence Suggests Parkinson's Might Not Start in The Brain

A new study adds to a raft of new evidence which suggests Parkinson's starts in the gut.
Trials - Repurposed drugs

Our Linked Clinical Trials initiative (LCT) identifies potential new treatments to slow, stop, or reverse Parkinson’s disease by 'repurposing' or repositioning drugs that are approved to treat other conditions.
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Diabetes Drug Potential Disease-Modifying Therapy

The study, published in The Lancet and funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), supported by CPT found that people with Parkinson’s treated with Exenatide for one year performed better in motor tests than those on placebo.
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The NAC Trial - the facts
Are Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease Ready for the Clinic?

A research paper published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease (Spring 2016) discusses an impending clinical trial in Parkinson's disease (PD) using parthenogenetic stem cells.
CPT Co founder Tom Isaacs featured in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease

Science news

Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here. Read more

Tom Isaacs and David Sangster - Advocacy & Teamwork

Our 2017 Annual Review

Find out more about our fantastic achievements over the year... Read more

Alison Anderson - Fundraiser of the Year 2017

We are delighted that Alison Anderson is the Alex Flynn Award winner of 2017! Following her diagnosis with Parkinson's, Alison was determined to move forward with optimism - so she took on an awesome and inspiring challenge... Read more

Leave a gift in your Will

A donation to The Cure Parkinson's Trust will make a huge difference to our research to slow, stop or even reverse Parkinson's. Read more