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Croatia Mountain Trek

Experience spectacular, diverse scenery of lush green forested hills and limestone mountain peaks while raising funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT). Read more

Kiltwalk: Glasgow

Don your tartan kilt and experience the city of Glasgow when you join the fun and lively 2020 Glasgow Kiltwalk in support of CPT! Read more

Jurassic Coast Weekend Trek

Trek 95 miles along The Jurassic Coast, England's first Natural World Heritage Site in support of The Cure Parkinson's Trust. Read more

Cornish Coastal Challenge

Experience the dramatic coastline of North Cornwall and raise funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust! Read more

Kiltwalk: Aberdeen

Don your tartan kilt and experience Scotland’s beautiful countryside when you join the 2020 Aberdeen Kiltwalk in support of CPT! Read more

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Climb three mountains in two days for The Cure Parkinson's Trust, and explore the rugged British countryside at its very best. Read more

Kiltwalk: Dundee

Don your tartan kilt and experience Scotland’s beautiful countryside when you join the 2020 Dundee Kiltwalk in support of CPT! Read more

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

One of the ‘Seven Summits’, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Take on this bucket list challenge in support of The Cure Parkinson's Trust! Read more

Kiltwalk: Edinburgh

Don your tartan kilt and experience Scotland’s beautiful countryside when you join the 2020 Edinburgh Kiltwalk in support of CPT! Read more

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Dundee Edinburgh Parkinson's Research Initiative Symposium

For scientists - This is an exciting day of talks and discussion on Parkinson's disease brought to you by researchers from Dundee and Edinburgh.

Dundee Edinburgh Parkinson's Research Initiative

This event, supported by CPT, will be the 3rd public event about Parkinson's clinical research in Lothian and Tayside with a stimulating panel discussion.

Take on your own cycle challenge for CPT

Discover many of the fantastic cycling events taking place in the UK throughout the year here. If you're already taking on your own challenge raising funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust, we would love to hear from you.

Herantis Pharma: Phase 1/2 CDNF Topline Results

Herantis Pharma Plc have announced that their ongoing Phase 1-2 clinical trial testing the neuroprotective agent ‘cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor’ (or CDNF) in people with Parkinson’s has met its primary endpoint

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...

Science news

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

Trials - Repurposed Drugs

Our International Linked Clinical Trials initiative (iLCT) 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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The NAC Trial - the facts

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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.