Our 2024 Autumn Research Update Meeting will be taking place once again at the renowned Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), Wimpole Street, London on 27 November, where guests are invited to listen to updates on our funded research. Join us in-person or online.
In-person tickets for our meeting are now sold out but you can still book to attend virtually.
Theme: Taking part in Parkinson’s research
Participation in research is vital for the advancement and development of new treatments for Parkinson’s. There are many benefits for participants as well, including making it possible to learn more about your condition, receive more structured care, and connect with a larger community. Participation does not necessarily have to be in a clinical trial, however; individuals can actively shape upcoming and ongoing research through initiatives such as advisory panels, focus groups, and surveys too.
Please join us on 27 November to hear progress updates from Parkinson’s researchers and people living with Parkinson’s whose work and participation is actively informing investigations into potentially disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson’s. Attendance is free, and is available both online and in-person on a first come, first served basis.
Agenda
2pm – Introduction: Cure Parkinson’s Research Update Autumn 2024
Dr Simon Stott, Cure Parkinson’s
2.15pm – DAPA-PD: background and set-up of the trial (with Q&A session)
Dr Bina Patel, University of Cambridge
2.55pm – Getting involved in research: focus groups, patient advocacy and trials recruiting
Anaya Navangul, Cure Parkinson’s
3.05pm – Tea & coffee break with in-person poster presentations (video poster presentations will be streamed for our online audience)
- Focus group in lumbar punctures – Anaya Navangul, Cure Parkinson’s
- Exenatide wearables sub-study – Dr Cameron Kirk, Newcastle University
- Target trial emulation project – Dr Chengsheng Ju, UCL
- Recruitment for EJS ACT-PD – Georgia Mills, UCL
3.35pm – Initial findings from the Exenatide PD-3 trial
Professor Tom Foltynie, UCL
4.05pm – Fireside chat – extended Q&A session
Chair: Dr Simon Stott, Cure Parkinson’s
Panel:
- Professor Tom Foltynie, UCL
- Rick Lay, person with Parkinson’s
- Katy O’Malley, person with Parkinson’s
5pm – Meeting ends, in-person attendees can join us for drinks and a light evening buffet
