DAPA-PD, the phase 2 clinical trial of dapansutrile, is now underway

We are excited to announce that the first participant on the Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute co-funded trial of dapansutrile, an anti-inflammatory drug, has now received either the treatment or placebo, marking the beginning of the trial. What is DAPA-PD? Dapansutrile for Parkinson’s (DAPA-PD)…


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Spring Research Update Meeting 2026: watch again

Our 2026 Spring Research Update Meeting was once again held at the renowned Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), Wimpole Street, London on Monday 20 April, where attendees listened to the latest updates from our funded research. Theme: Targeting inflammation to slow Parkinson’s progression The meeting…


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International Women’s Day 2026: The importance of investigating sex and gender in Parkinson’s research

Despite growing evidence that sex and gender play a meaningful role in how Parkinson’s is experienced, diagnosed, and treated, this is not consistently reflected in clinical studies or in our understanding of the condition. This International Women’s Day, we invite both researchers and the Parkinson’s…


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Join our April Dog Walking Challenge 2026!

We are thrilled to announce that it’s time for your furry friends to model their bandanas once more – the April Dog Walking Challenge is back again for 2026! You and your furry friends are invited to join our challenge and walk 100km throughout the...


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Kiltwalk 2026

Join the Kiltwalk challenge in support of Cure Parkinson’s. Team up with your family and friends and together, explore the streets of Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen while raising vital funds and awareness of Parkinson’s research. When you join #TeamCure you’ll receive: For more information, please...