Dundee Research Interest Group

DRIG members made headlines on World Parkinson's day thanks to our local paper - the Courrier, take a look at the articles here:

Here’s an inspiring story about how Dundee scientist Dr Andy Howden changed his career focus to concentrate on Parkinson's research after his dad battled with the disease:

Dundee scientist's Parkinson's pledge after dad's death

Dundee research scientist Dr Andy Howden changed his career focus to concentrate on Parkinson's after his dad battled with the disease.

Marc van Grieken:

How Perthshire man Marc accepted late 40s Parkinson's diagnosis and leads an active life

Today on World Parkinson’s Day 2023 (April 11), Marc van Grieken, who has raised over £100,000 for research into Parkinson's, explains why raising awareness of the condition is so important.

Most people who get Parkinson’s are over 65, but it is not just a condition that affects older people. In this feature David Rigg, 53, explains what it was like to be diagnosed with the condition in his mid-40s.

Fife man David shares his experience of living with early-onset Parkinson's disease

As part of Parkinson's Awareness Week 2023 (April 10-16) and ahead of World Parkinson's Day (April 11), David Rigg, 53, explains what it was like to be