Our research committee  interrogates new proposals and analyses research reports to ensure that the science is robust and progressive and ultimately, will benefit those living with Parkinson’s. We ensure that results are disseminated with urgency.

Cure Parkinson’s Research Committee members are experts in the field and are dedicated to funding research which leads us further towards treatments and cures for Parkinson’s. Here we’ve detailed brief summaries of the members of the Committee who are behind some of the most breakthrough research happening now.

Our Research Committee

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Chair, Cure Parkinson’s Research Committee
Professor Alasdair Coles

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Professor Roger Barker

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Dr Malcolm Barratt-Johnson

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Dr David Breen

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Mr Anil Desai

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Dr Maria Doitsidou

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Professor Tom Foltynie

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Professor Tilo Kunath

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Dr Mariah Lelos

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Dr Kevin McFarthing

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Professor Heather Mortiboys

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Dr Leah Mursaleen

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Gina Robinson

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Dr Ayse Ulusoy

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Dr Alan Whone

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Professor Alison Yarnall

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Research Committee Intern
Andrew Chai

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Research Committee Intern
Dr Chun Chen

Our Research Strategy

The aim of Cure Parkinson’s is to fund, facilitate and encourage research which leads to a cure for Parkinson’s, with urgency for people currently living with Parkinson’s. By “cure”, Cure Parkinson’s means disease-modifying therapy or therapies.

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