Spring Research Update Meeting 2025
Our 2025 Spring Research Update Meeting will take place at BMA House, home of the British Medical Association, in Tavistock Square, London on 24 March where we invite guests to an inspiring agenda of some of the most up to date news of our funded...
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The Ricky Road Run goes virtual for 2020!
From Friday 17 July – Monday 3 August, 30 running enthusiasts took part in the ‘virtual’ Ricky Road Run in support of Cure Parkinson’s pioneering Parkinson’s research. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the Ricky Road Run which takes place annually around Rickmansworth and Chorleywood in…
A cycle challenge turns virtual for Parkinson’s research
This summer supporters Vivienne & Alec Armitage along with a team of family and friends including their daughter and son in law Rosie and Peter Ward were due to take on the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle challenge in support of Cure Parkinson’s….
Further support for GLP-1R agonists
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (or GLP-1R) agonists are a frontline treatment for diabetes – improving glycaemic control by reducing glucose concentrations in the blood. In 2008, multiple research groups reported that this class of drugs exhibited neuroprotective properties in models of Parkinson’s. Subsequent clinical trials have provided encouraging data supporting this […]
Further support for GLP-1R agonists
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (or GLP-1R) agonists are a frontline treatment for diabetes – improving glycaemic control by reducing glucose concentrations in the blood. In 2008, multiple research groups reported that this class of drugs exhibited neuroprotective properties in models of Parkinson’s. Subsequent clinical trials have provided encouraging data supporting this […]
Joe Gregory’s 10,000 keepy-uppy’s for Cure Parkinson’s
Earlier this year, supporter Joe Gregory set himself the challenge of completing 10,000 consecutive keepy-uppy’s. Attempting to achieve his goal throughout April (Parkinsons Awareness Month), Joe managed to complete an astonishing 50,000 in one day! Despite this fantastic achievement, the highest number of consecutive keepy-uppy’s…