...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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Raid Local 2021: Ventoux Local

Join us on the 16th May for Raid Local 2021: Ventoux Local. Inspired by the infamous Club des Cinglés challenge to climb Mont Ventoux using 3 different routes in one day, riders will be training, planning and mapping to cover the equivalent distance and vertical ascent of 1, 2 or all 3 of those epic routes, all in one day, all on their local roads.
3P - Post Doc Seminar - 21 January

Join the 3P Seminar on Thursday 21st January (12.00 EST), as Kyla Germain, PhD Candidate in Peter Kim’s lab at The Hospital for Sick Children (University of Toronto), and Tim König, Postdoctoral Researcher in Heidi McBride’s lab at Montreal Neurological Institute (McGill University), present their research.
Virtual Bridge Tournament

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Pam Willis will be holding her annual bridge tournament ‘virtually’ on 25 January in support of our pioneering Parkinson’s research and would love you to join her.
Virtual Bridge Tournament

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Pam Willis will be holding her annual bridge tournament ‘virtually’ on 25 January 2021 in support of our pioneering Parkinson’s research and would love you to join her.

The Leicestershire Committee Virtual Christmas Market

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) is delighted to announce that friends and long term supporters from the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland Committee are holding a virtual Christmas Market in support of our ground-breaking Parkinson’s research.
Nick Ansell Takes on the Turkey Ironman 70.3 for Parkinson's Research

On the 1 November, supporter Nick Ansell took on the immense challenge of completing the Turkey Ironman 70.3 in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s ground-breaking Parkinson’s Research.
Tilney South East’s Fundraising Challenge in support of CPT

Employees of Tilney South East recently came together to take on a virtual challenge – the iconic John O’Groats to Land’s End (and back again!), raising an incredible £3,512 for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust and The Heart of Kent Hospice.
Anthony Rose Completes the Thames Path 100 for Parkinson's Research!

On the 5 September, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Anthony Rose took on the Thames Path 100, the challenge of running, jogging and walking 100 miles along the Thames from Richmond waterfront to Oxford in just 28 hours in support of our ground-breaking Parkinson’s research.
Kit Noble Cycles from John O’Groats to Land’s End for Parkinson’s

Supporter Kit Noble recently set off on his bike to begin the immense challenge of cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End in a bid to raise awareness and funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT).
Alex Green Runs 102 Miles for Parkinson's Research!

On the weekend of the 4 and 5 September, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Alex Green took on the fantastic challenge of running 102 miles of the Cotswold Way raising vital funds and awareness of our pioneering Parkinson’s research.
The Ricky Road Run goes Virtual for 2020!

From Friday 17 July – Monday 3 August, 43 running enthusiasts took part in the ‘virtual’ Ricky Road Run in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s (CPT) pioneering Parkinson’s research.
A Triathalon Challenge for Tri-ing Times!

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) would like to say a huge thank you to supporters Georgie and Matt, who completed their incredible challenge of running, cycling and swimming the equivalent 1,350km distance from John O’Groats to Calais around their local area in aid of CPT.
A Cycle Challenge Turns 'Virtual' for Parkinson's Research

Supporters Vivienne & Alec Armitage along with family and friends were due to take on the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle challenge but lockdown significantly changed their fundraising plans!
Joe Gregory's 10,000 Keepie-Uppies for CPT

On 19 July, supporter Joe Gregory achieved his goal of completing an astonishing 13,410 consecutive keep-uppies while raising vital funds and awareness for The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT).

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...
Science news

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Trials - Repurposed Drugs

Our International Linked Clinical Trials initiative (iLCT) 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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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.
Alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's

The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott, Deputy Director of Research

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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