Hiking

Climb Ben Nevis

Climb Ben Nevis! The highest point in Scotland and the British Isles in aid of The Cure Parkinson's TrustRead 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 aid of The Cure Parkinson's Trust!Read more

A tough and challenging trek through the remote and wild environment of Iceland - taking in mountains, volcanoes and glaciers. Take on this exciting challenge in aid of The Cure Parkinson's Trust! Read more

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Several dates available. Summit three mountains in two days for The Cure Parkinson's Trust, and explore the rugged British countryside at it's very best. Read more

Jurassic Coast Weekend Trek

Trek 95 miles along The Jurassic Coast, England's first Natural World Heritage SiteRead more

Burma Hilltribe Trek

Isolated from modern tourism until very recently, Burma is a captivating land rich in natural beauty and culture.Read more

Snowdon By Night

The highest mountain in Wales at 1085m, its Welsh name is Yr Wyddfa, reputedly the burial place of a mythical giant. A popular summit trek by day-time, it forms a real challenge by night!Read more

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Alpha-synuclein oligomers: a new hope

A report part funded by The Cure Parkinson's Trust assesses the evidence for the toxicity and prion-like activity of oligomeric forms of alpha-synuclein and discusses the advances in our understanding of the role of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s and current approaches being taken to therapeutically target alpha-synuclein oligomers and their implications.

The Association of Pesticide Use and Parkinson's

Researchers assessed the influence of occupational pesticide use on the prevalence of Parkinson's Disease in people with information available concerning occupational, residential, and household sources of pesticide exposure.

The Psigma Foundation's Newcastle to Edinburgh Cycle Challenge

Raising over £2000, staff from Psigma’s Scottish office took on the amazing cycle challenge from Newcastle to Edinburgh covering 167 miles over two days in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Read their story here.

Breaking News: Diabetes Drug Shows Potential as Disease-Modifying Therapy for Parkinson’s

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.

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.

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.

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Study links Parkinson's disease to Gut Bacteria

A new study finds that people with Parkinson's disease appear to have distinctly different gut bacteria.