A joint event of SIGP@T & DRIG & WPC
Introduction
Parkinson's is a disease with many faces: each patient develops individual symptoms and a unique
course of the disease. What they have in common is the impediment to daily life. Fundamental issues
for some PwP may not occur for others or will have been solved.
Towards a new quality of treatment for Parkinson’s
The past decades have brought an unparalleled increase in the speed of technological advances. Basic technology for products which are now at the centre of our lives often did not exist 10 or 20 years ago, yet we think we cannot live without them!
Whenever possibilities for deceleration of Parkinson’s are discussed, the topic Exercise is also addressed. It is undisputedly regarded as the most important single measure that can help the patient cope with the symptoms.
In order to fully appreciate the positive effects of exercising it is helpful to understand the effects of exercising, especially with regards to the symptoms. We will address general topics like
Location University of Dundee; School of Life Sciences,
Dow St, Dundee DD1 5EH
Our second event 2019 will again be done jointly together with the University of Dundee.
It evolved from a workshop with members of DRIG as part of a separate Dundee project between artist Daksha Patel and the MRC PPU Lab of the University of Dundee. It is linked to an exhibition by Daksha Patel at the DCA featuring work connected to Parkinson’s research at the MRC-PPU.
In order to develop a cure for Parkinson’s disease or at least to slow down or stop its progression, it is necessary to know the mechanisms leading to Parkinson’s disease. Over the last few years, the MRC PPU Laboratory at the University of Dundee under the direction of Prof. Alessi has contributed significantly to the identification of such mechanisms.