...Team CPT Virgin London Marathon Runners

Huge thanks to our team of marathon runners... for your commitment, courage, strength and resilience!

Thank you to all Team CPT - we are truly grateful for your support xxx

What an amazing achievement! xxx

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Jeremy Davies takes on 1700 mile cycle from Amble to Slovenia

On 17th August, Jeremy Davies set off on an epic cycle from his hometown of Amble all the way to Ljubljana, Slovenia to raise funds and awareness for CPT.
A Vaccine for Parkinson's - Developments in Immunotherapy

When misfolded, the protein alpha-synuclein becomes toxic to neurons and is a key pathological culprit in Parkinson’s. It is therefore an important target for disease-modification. Immunotherapy in Parkinson's attempts to use immune cells, and specifically the antibodies they generate, to target misfolded alpha-synuclein to inactivate it.
**Webinar** 'Therapies Targeting the Genetics of Parkinson's'

Join our webinar discussion on the 5th December at 5.30pm in partnership with Journal of Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Movement as we discuss "Therapies targeting the genetics of Parkinson's disease".
The SPHERE Parkinson's Measuring Project

An innovative Parkinson's measurement and monitoring project using wearable health apps and sensors set up in a home environment is being developed at the University of Bristol.

Jeremy Davies takes on 1700 mile cycle from Amble to Slovenia

On 17th August, Jeremy Davies set off on an epic cycle from his hometown of Amble all the way to Ljubljana, Slovenia to raise funds and awareness for CPT.
Louise Barnes 'Trek for the Trust'

CPT supporter Louise Barnes along with her favourite walking companion, rescued dog Tilly, completed the first part of their fantastic South West coastal path trek covering 407 miles from Minehead to Plymouth. Here is Louise’s story...
Team CPT at the 2018 Royal Parks Half Marathon

The autumnal weather did not dampen the spirits of our fantastic team of 40 runners who completed the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon on Sunday 14th October in support of our pioneering Parkinson's research.
Fynlee’s Swimathon for CPT

On the 26th August Fynlee Hateley, aged 13 took on a fantastic 2.5 mile swimathon to raise awareness and funds for CPT.
The Cyclopaths pedal from Land's End to John O'Groats for CPT

From the 27th August CPT supporter Alison Anderson along with her team of 20 ‘Cyclopaths’ completed their fantastic Land's End to John O’Groats cycle challenge. Covering the mammoth 1000 mile ride in two weeks, the team have raised over £5000 to support the work of CPT.
Helen Pike's Summer of Running

This summer CPT supporter Helen Pike took on an incredible ‘Summer of Running’ challenge covering over 400 miles in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research.
Tim Daber completes 60/60 walk and raises more than £68,500 for CPT

Since the launch of his fundraising mission in February this year, Tim Daber has worked tirelessly towards raising funds and awareness of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust...
The Wobbly Walkers take on the Wye Valley Challenge

Over the weekend of the 11th and 12th August CPT supporter Patrick Farrelly along with his youngest son Angus took on the Wye Valley Challenge to raise awareness and funds for CPT’s research into a cure for Parkinson’s.
Alison Anderson and The Cyclopaths take to the saddle once again

Alison Anderson and The Cyclopaths will take to the saddle once again this August as they embark on an incredible cycle challenge pedalling from Lands End to John O'Groats in a bid to raise awareness and funds for CPT.
Team CPT at the 2018 Prudential RideLondon

On Sunday the 29th July the Prudential RideLondon took place for the third year running and this year CPT had two fantastic teams of cyclists taking part in the festival in support of our research into a cure for Parkinson’s.

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 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.
Science news

Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here.
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Stem Cell Therapies - Research Update

When diagnosed, people with Parkinson’s have often had the disease for years and have lost over half of the dopamine producing cells in their brain. Now scientists are searching for a way to replace these nerve cells.
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.

Science news

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The Cure Collective

The Cure Collective is an opportunity to join like-minded individuals who are committed to help drive forward the quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s... Read more

The Annual Review 2018

Our Annual Review 2018 - your online publication here... Read more

Parkinson's Movement

The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott

Leave a gift in your Will

A donation to The Cure Parkinson's Trust will make a huge difference to our research to slow, stop or even reverse Parkinson's. Read more