We are a group of people, affected directly or indirectly by Parkinson’s:
- We have to deal with the effects of the disease on a daily basis.
- The life of carers is heavily influenced by our varying needs.
That’s why we are interested in all possibilities to stop or slow down the progression of the illness and – moreover – never give up the hope, that research will come up with a cure for Parkinson’s.
Upcoming Events
This year’s Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture will take place in the evening of Thursday 2nd October at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The 2025 Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecturer is Dr Agnete Kirkeby, Associate Professor at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Stem Cell Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
The title of Agnete’s Lecture is: Stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s Disease – where are we now?
There will be a reception before the Lecture where you can visit a variety of display stands:
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