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Published: 20th May, 2015

Author: Suzanne Bailey

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  • GP2: Global Parkinson's Genetics Program

    Sergey Brin recently founded the ASAP initiative (Aligning Science Across Parkinson's) and more recently announced the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2).

  • Keeping Pace with LRRK2 and GCase

    New research from Northwestern University in Chicago suggests that rather than being targeted towards individuals with LRRK2- or GBA-associated Parkinson's, novel therapies in these fields may be beneficial for others in the wider Parkinson's affected community.

  • Upcoming Webinar: Exercise and Parkinson's

    We will be discussing recent publications around the theme of exercise in Parkinson's.

  • A Sub-Study Investigating Azathioprine in Parkinson's

    In Parkinson’s there appears to be an over-abundance of inflammatory cells in the brain. This study will examine how azathioprine impacts this inflammation to determine whether this drug could be a future treatment for Parkinson's

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    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.

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    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.

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    Our international 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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Published: 2nd March, 2015

Updated: 11th December, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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The Cure Collective

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Published: 3rd March, 2015

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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Our Annual Review 2019

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Published: 3rd March, 2015

Updated: 15th May, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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Published: 3rd March, 2015

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The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott

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Published: 4th March, 2015

Updated: 17th October, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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