Research events
Cure Parkinson’s regularly hosts and supports both online and in-person research events to give you the opportunity to hear the latest progress in Parkinson’s research.
Regular events
Rallying to the Challenge
Every year, Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) host Rallying to the Challenge – a meeting designed for, and by, people with Parkinson’s, advocates, and care partners to explore how the Parkinson’s community can impact and accelerate research.
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Research Update Meetings
Each spring and autumn, Cure Parkinson’s hosts our Research Update Meeting, which gives both in-person and online attendees the opportunity to hear about the latest progress in Parkinson’s research directly from the scientists conducting this exciting work.
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Cure Parkinson’s webinars
Cure Parkinson’s hosts a range of informative webinars to connect people with Parkinson’s with the latest research.
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Special Update Meeting: The latest on cell replacement therapies for Parkinson’s
A special patient-focused event is scheduled for Thursday 15 May 2025, offering a unique opportunity for participants to engage with researchers in this field. Cure Parkinson’s is supporting the…
Spring Research Update Meeting 2025: watch again
Our 2025 Spring Research Update Meeting took place at BMA House, home of the British Medical Association, in Tavistock Square, London on 24 March where we invited guests to…
Webinar: Addressing the sex and gender gaps in Parkinson’s research
To mark International Women’s Day, Cure Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s UK hosted a free webinar on March 6, 2025. Women are drastically underrepresented in Parkinson’s research, and our lack of…
Webinar: Advancing Parkinson’s trial designs
Held in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, with Edinburgh University’s Professor Tilo Kunath as chair. Robust, high-quality clinical trials can take years…
Autumn Research Update Meeting 2024: watch again
Our 2024 Autumn Research Update Meeting once again took place at the renowned Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), Wimpole Street, London on 27 November, where we invited guests to…
Rallying to the Challenge 2024: recorded to watch again
Rallying to the Challenge is a meeting designed for and by people with Parkinson’s, advocates and care partners to explore how the Parkinson’s community can impact and accelerate research.
2024 Planning for Prevention of Parkinson’s Conference
The 2024 Planning for Prevention of Parkinson’s: A Trial Design Forum conference will be held from May 5-7 in Boston, Massachusetts, US, this conference is intended to bring together…
INSIGHT Conference with PD Warriors 2024
Join global Parkinson’s leaders during World Parkinson’s Awareness Month at INSIGHT to PD, brought to you by PD Warrior, the pioneer behind the world’s most comprehensive Parkinson’s rehabilitation program….
Spring Research Update meeting 2024: watch again
Our Spring Research Update Meeting once again took place at the renowned Royal Society of Medicine, Wimpole Street, London where we invited guests to an inspiring agenda of some…
Autumn Research Update Meeting 2023: recorded to watch again
Our Research Update Meeting took place at the Royal Society of Medicine where we welcomed our many supporters to presentations of some of our funded research. The Cure Parkinson’s…
Rallying to the Challenge 2023: recorded to watch again
Rallying to the Challenge is a meeting designed for and by people with Parkinson’s, advocates and care partners to explore how the Parkinson’s community can impact and accelerate research.
Upcoming webinar: The quest to cure Parkinson’s
Hosted online by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, top researchers from Dundee University will discuss the latest Parkinson’s research taking place in Dundee and the real-world impacts it will…
Research Update Meeting Spring 2023 – recorded to watch again
Our popular and much-awaited research update meeting brought together two leading clinicians to report on their individual area of expertise for Parkinson’s. It’s available to watch again!
Rallying to the Challenge 2022: watch again
Rallying to the Challenge is a meeting designed for and by people with Parkinson’s, advocates and care partners to explore how the Parkinson’s community can impact and accelerate research.
Spring Research Update Meeting 2022 – recorded to watch again
Theme: Why diabetes drugs might be an important potential line of treatment for Parkinson’s. The meeting was recorded and is available to re-watch now
Recorded: Rallying to the Challenge Online Patient Meeting ‘GBA1 and LRRK2 – from genetic risk to the clinic’
Each year the Rallying to the Challenge meeting takes an aspect of Parkinson’s research and discusses how people living with the condition can support and influence work in this…