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Event | Report of the Open Doors Day at Dundee University School of Life Sciences

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Key Facts

Date:
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 10:30
Venue:
Dundee University School of Life Sciences, Dow Street, Dundee, DD1 5EH
Speakers:
Speakers include: Professor Dario Alessi, Director of the MRC PPU, Professor Peter Vangheluwe, visiting from Leuven University, Belgium
Dr Esther Sammler, Clinical Programme Leader, Consultant neurologist, Dr Tom Gilbertson, Consultant neurologist, Professor Ian Ganley, MRC PPU, Jacqui Kerr, NHS NDN Leader and Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Movers and Shaker's Podcast founder

We are inviting people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones to join us at this free, in person event, featuring a range of research talks and lab tours. You will have the chance to see science in action, learn more about the Parkinson's research happening in Dundee, and meet the scientists carrying it out.

Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included.

Limited spaces are available so please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration will close on 14 February 2025.

Programme

Arrival from 10am

10:00 to 10:30 – tea and coffee

10:30 to 12:00 – Presentations on Parkinson’s research in Dundee

12:00 to 13:45 – lunch

13:45 to 15:00 – lab tours in small groups

15:00 to 15:30 – closing summary, refreshments and departure

 

Directions to the venue can be found online here. Parking instructions will be sent to all registered attendees in your pre-event email.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Dundee Research Interest Group on secretary@drig.org.uk.

If you or someone you know has questions about living with Parkinson’s or needs support, you can ring the Parkinson’s UK Helpline for free on 0808 800 0303 or email hello@parkinsons.org.uk.

Report on Event

The Report of this Event can be accessed via this link and scroll down:

https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/146999336/DRIG_Open_Doors_2025_Event_Report_FINAL_Mar2025.pdf

ENJOY!

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