'Milestones' in 200 Years of Parkinson's Research

Marking the 200th anniversary of the first published description by James Parkinson of the disease that would come to bear his name, the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease has published a special issue that features invited commentaries by those responsible for some of the greatest advances in understanding and treating Parkinson's.

From the shaking palsy to alpha-synuclein read the stories behind the science from many of the researchers who played key roles in reaching significant milestones:

The Journal of Parkinson's Disease - 200 years of research (IOS Press)

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De-Lovely

You are invited to come and see the beautiful film 'De-Lovely' starring Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce & Kevin Kline in aid of The Cure Parkinson's Trust
Cambridge Cognition's Hadrian's Wall Walk

Read all about the team at Cambridge Cognition who walked the incredible 84 mile length of Hadrian's Wall in 3 days to support The Cure Parkinson's Trust.
A Celebration of the Life of Tom Isaacs

On behalf of Lyndsey Isaacs and us all at The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT), we would be delighted if you could join us on the 12th September at Merchant Taylors’ Hall to remember and celebrate the life of Tom Isaacs.
Tribute to Tom

Clare Balding and CPT's own Helen Matthews pay a wonderful tribute to Tom Isaacs on BBC Radio 4, Last Word.

Tribute to Tom

Clare Balding and CPT's own Helen Matthews pay a wonderful tribute to Tom Isaacs on BBC Radio 4, Last Word.
Dogs to be Taught to Sniff Out Parkinson's

Dogs could soon be used to sniff out Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms start to show.
Clinical Data Sharing by People with Parkinson's - paper published

Clinical data sharing and ownership are key issues in modern digital data acquisition. Data sharing is subject to influence by a range of stakeholders. Of these, patient attitudes are pivotal.
Abnormal Protein in Parkinson's Triggers an Immune Response

Researchers have found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity -- in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues -- plays a role in Parkinson's Disease.
The Cure Parkinson's Trust & Parkinson’s Community Mourn the Loss of Their Champion

“So how has the task of finding better treatments for Parkinson’s made me more passionate, more determined and more fulfilled in my life than I ever thought possible? The answer to this question is simple. It’s the people." - Tom Isaacs
The Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic supports The Cure Parkinson's Trust

Celebrities from the world of rugby, golf and entertainment joined rugby legend Mike Tindall at the 5th ISPS HANDA Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic, held at The Belfry to help raise funds in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust...
Licenced Drug Simvastatin shows Promising Neurological Results

Scientists have worked for years to find a potential treatment that could help people, and now, finally, one has been found that might ~ Dr Susan Kohlhaas, MS Society
Cambridge Cognition Ceilidh

Huge thanks to the Cambridge Cognition who have chosen The Cure Parkinson's Trust as their 2017 charity of the year holding a lively Ceilidh with music by the Cambridge University Band to raise money for our research...
Teacher Stern Solicits Substantial Funds for CPT!

The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT) enjoyed a wonderful evening of hospitality and networking at the Teacher Stern Solicitors Property evening last Thursday.
The Daily Telegraph: Mike Tindall Supports The Cure Parkinson's Trust

In a recent article in The Telegraph ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall talks about the impact of his father's diagnosis of Parkinson's and why The Cure Parkinson's Trust is important to him...