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CPT's President Tom Isaacs has used his networking powers to help engage a stellar list of renowned contemporary artists to create individual pieces of work to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust. Read more
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have two important new clues in the fight against Parkinson's: blocking an enzyme prevents the disease in mice and a chemical tag on a second protein may signal the disorder's presence. Read more
Our 2016 Annual Review is here! We reflect on another full and productive year. Whilst there is more we can do, and indeed must do, we are proud of our achievements over the past year. Read more
The City-based philanthropy group, The October Club has chosen The Cure Parkinson’s Trust as the beneficiary charity for their annual fundraising dinner. Read more
Naga Munchetty and James Haggar hosted the Batchworth Golf Club Foxes Invitation Meeting. James is presiding over his year of captaincy at the club and The Cure Parkinson's Trust is delighted to be his chosen beneficiary charity. Read more
A postmortem examination of a patient with Parkinson's who underwent dopaminergic cell transplantation 24 years ago has shown that the transplanted neurons had reinnervated the brain for all that time. Read more
The 28th Gulls’ Eggs Luncheon, held on Tuesday 10th May 2016, at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, attracted over 550 guests, who helped raise over £55,000 (net) for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Read more
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. Read more
On Sunday 24th April, CPT's team of dedicated runners hit the streets of London in support of our research. We can't thank them enough for their mammoth efforts over these past months and, of course, that huge feat yesterday! Read more
BBC News Anchor, Sophie Raworth, chose to run the Virgin Money London Marathon in support of the work of The Cure Parkinson's Trust following her father's Parkinson's diagnosis. Read more
Marathon motivation: Garth Ravenhill, was diagnosed with Parkinson's 7 years ago. As Garth has not taken part in any race further than 10k before he is unsure how his body is going to cope but is determined to finish the London Marathon. Read more
Researchers at La Trobe University in Australia have developed a world-first diagnostic blood test which could change the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. Read more
We mark World Parkinson's Day 2016 with the results of a survey we recently conducted. Read more... Read more
Sir Richard Nichols, Co-founder, former Chairman and Trustee of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Read more
Researchers have demonstrated that a decrease in polyunsaturated lipids in neuronal membranes, as seen in Parkinson's sufferers, directly affects the binding rate of dopamine and adenosine receptors. Read more
Seven of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have signed up to a ground-breaking consortium aimed at accelerating the development of safe and effective therapies for Parkinson’s. Read more
Can a smartphone unlock new discoveries in Parkinson’s? This people-centred project is open to everyone so please do get involved! Read more
A medication approved to treat various respiratory diseases and that has demonstrated neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies is the focus of a new clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease. Read more
Called the Parkinson Power Through Project (PTP), Brian Grant - NBA basketball star, urges all people with Parkinson's to incorporate exercise into their daily routine to help them live life to the fullest. Read more
Dr Richard Wyse is a keynote speaker at this month's World CNS Summit in Boston. Dr Wyse was interviewed prior to the conference about the challenges in developing drugs for Parkinson's and his views on the current research pipeline. Read more
CPT is delighted to receive a grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation. This funding will be put towards a sub-study currently being run alongside the Simvastatin trial. Read more
The link between iron and Parkinson's was known, but not how it actually brings on the condition. Recent important research has shown that an excess of iron in neurons impairs cellular recycling resulting in toxic oxidative stress. Read more
The Boards of Directors of the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) have announced that they have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge the two non-profit organisations. Read more
The GyroGlove, designed for people with Parkinson’s, uses gyroscopes to resist a person’s hand movement, thus dampening any tremors. Read more
In 2015 and following his Parkinson's diagnosis, Norman Yarrow walked over 215 miles of the southern upland way to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's. Now, Norman has been recognised for his achievements by Downing Street! Read more
There have been reports recently in the media that suggest physiotherapy and occupational therapy do not help people with Parkinson's. CPT has a different view... Read more
Acorda has announced that it has obtained the global rights to a Phase 3 Parkinson's (PD) treatment - this positions Acorda as a leader in PD therapeutic development. Read more
At a recent Parkinson's workshop in Sweden, participants asked whether some organisations were overly focused on finding a cure – rather than helping patients and their carers live better ‘here and now’. Read more
With the arrival of the new year - we reflect on our research in 2015 and what we have achieved and we remain very optimistic of imminent breakthroughs! Read more
Fear about receiving the placebo is one of the biggest barriers to trial recruitment. In this article in Pharma Technology Focus, Tom Isaacs comments on new trial set ups which aim to reduce the number of people in the placebo groups and the progress being made . Read more
When CPT supporter Simon Read was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007, his world fell apart! This is his story of how 'detecting' helped him battle PD and has brought him re-newed optimism. Read more
We are delighted to report The Freemason's Grand Charity has awarded CPT £45,000 which will support Prof. Matthew Wood’s mitochondria project. Read more
At the Rallying to the Challenge patient meeting in September of last year, we pledged to devise a rating scale to determine which apps and devices are most relevant to measure and track aspects and symptoms of Parkinson’s. Find out how you can help... Read more
CPT's Tom Isaacs recently presented at the NECTAR conference in Lund, Sweden. Read his refreshingly light-hearted and informative presentation about the importance of good communication between clinician and patient. Read more
CPT is pleased to be supporting GyroGear with the development of devices to tackle tremor for people with Parkinson's. Read more
Tom Isaacs, in full and fantastic voice, performs his song at our annual supporters event! Read more
An independent study part funded by The Cure Parkinson's Trust suggests that the genetic make-up of stem cells, which have been specifically developed for use as clinical therapies, are fit for use in patients. Read more
#GivingTuesday is about sharing your support for your charity and encouraging others to feel good about giving too - please help us to spread the word and raise funds for CPT's vital ongoing research. Read more
The Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) is continuing the expansion of its neurodegenerative disease research programme. Read more
The Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic) has approved Xadago (safinamide) for use in PD Read more
Scientists are investigating how regenerative medicine and stem cell science could be used to treat or prevent Parkinson's. Tom Isaacs was invited to present his perspective. Read more
Of the many different approaches being taken to treat Parkinson's, a technology called ‘direct neural conversion’ is now added to the arsenal of tools researchers are using. Read more
FasterCures is an action tank driven by a single goal -- to save lives by speeding up and improving the medical research system. Read more
When drug companies have no commercial incentive to re-licence drugs for 're-purposing' we would like to see the government step in and act in the public interest to get these drugs approved for other conditions such as Parkinson's in the NHS. Read more
Our annual Denham golf day was another great fundraising success with Gavin Hastings (ex-British Lions Captain) joining a record number of teams supporting the day! Read more
"My optimism is incurable!" - Tom speaks at the recent HOPE conference in Seattle Read more
The Cure Parkinson's Trust supported Linked Clinical Trials committee assessed compelling biochemical evidence of specific existing treatments for other conditions, with the potential to be repurposed to treat Parkinson's. Read more
Several new research projects have been approved for funding! Read more
Almost 300 scientists, people with Parkinson’s, advocates and industry representatives converged at the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) this autumn. Read more
A unique photography exhibit aimed at redefining how the world views Parkinson’s disease will make its international debut during Grand Challenges in Parkinson's and CPT's Rallying to the Challenge meeting in Michigan, US 30th September. Read more
CPT's President Tom Isaacs was a keynote speaker at this year's conference on 26th September in Seattle. Read more
The CPT supported Linked Clinical Trials committee will meet again to assess and prioritise 27 different compounds with the potential to treat PD. Read more
A study supports fast-tracking an existing liver drug into trials for Parkinson's Read more
The neuro-protective effects of the anti-diabetic drug Liraglutide in Parkinson's Read more
This study seeks to understand the molecular events underlying brain cells’ death of Parkinson’s patients as a strategy to develop more and better treatments. Read more
This important survey will form the basis of our 'Rallying to the Challenge' meeting taking place in Grand Rapids, US at the Van Andel Institute 'Grand Challenges in Parkinson's' symposium later this year. Read more
Tom is asked his thoughts about Billy Connolly's news that Parkinson's has robbed him of his ability to play the banjo. Read more
Greatstone International Ltd, a software solutions provider based in Woking Surrey, is helping to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Read more
Norman Yarrow's family have entered him into the Virgin Money Giving competition for inspirational fundraising. Read more
Thomasina, Jemma and Anna have cycled 450 miles from Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London. Read more
DUODOPA® is approved through its specialised commissioning prioritisation process. Read more
Huge thanks to the triumphant Tri4aCure team as they complete their Chester to Abersoch challenge. Read more
This provides an exciting opportunity for individuals with Parkinson's and their care partners/families to access training and knowledge about PD. Read more
Tony Hawks long time supporter and Patron of The Cure Parkinson's Trust tells 'Parkinson's Life' why he supports our work. Read more
Our 2015 Annual Review is now available to download. Read more
Patients Driving Best Practices in Clinical Trial Designs Read more
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How can patients more effectively prioritise the information they want to share with their clinician in routine appointments? Read more
The new year is well underway and there are already plenty of positive developments in the world of PD: by Tom Eckhardt Read more
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. Read more
Austrian biotech company AFFiRiS AG has begun testing a new Parkinson’s vaccine in a clinical Phase I trial in Austria by an EU-funded consortium. Read more
Earl Spencer generously hosts a reception at Althorp for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust Read more
A new study finds that people with Parkinson's disease appear to have distinctly different gut bacteria. Read more
Tom Isaacs addresses Parkinson's researchers, clinicians and advocates coming together at the Grand Challenges Symposium in Grand Rapids Read more
How can people with parkinsons become an influential and constructive force in trials? Read more
Although Parkinson’s is a neurological condition in which physical symptoms degenerate, it is possible, after the shock of diagnosis, to rebuild yourself mentally and win the psychological battle with Parkinson’s. Tom Isaacs, a person with Parkinson’s and co-founder of Parkinson’s Movement, describes his own journey. Read more
On Saturday 26 July the High Speed Trio set out from Dover to swim the jellyfish infested water, of the world’s busiest shipping lane. Read more
Read our latest research and fundraising news in the CPT July 2014 e-news Read more
Since the death of his wife, Josephine Hart, to ovarian cancer, Lord Saatchi has campaigned to change current practices in law, so that, with consent, doctors can treat patients with cancer and other critical illnesses with new and innovative treatments, instead of being shackled to current medical dogma and procedures. There has been a public consultation and more than 40 medical professionals are also publicly backing the Bill which is being debated in the House of Lords. Read more
What are the implications of this nine-year trial? by Jon Stamford Read more
Most drugs used in Parkinson's disease do not 'cross' the blood brain barrier. John Stamford looks at the latest synthetic development Read more
Read our latest research and fundraising news in the CPT May 2014 e-news Read more
A former boxer from Norwich is helping people with Parkinson's disease improve their quality of life. Read more
A Cambridge University Phd student will take part in this year’s London Marathon – dressed as the city’s iconic Gherkin. Read more
Parkinsons Ride of Norwich feature in edp24 and Mustard TV featuring their new initiative to help people with Parkinson's - Parkinson's Fighters Read more
Researchers to study those with genetic mutations associated with Parkinson's Disease Read more