PhD Research – Request for Participants
A PhD researcher, Afua Appiah, at University College Dublin (UCD), is conducting a study on swallowing and respiration in Parkinson’s Disease. Afua is seeking to recruit both individuals with and
A PhD researcher, Afua Appiah, at University College Dublin (UCD), is conducting a study on swallowing and respiration in Parkinson’s Disease. Afua is seeking to recruit both individuals with and
Researchers at Lund University, Sweden, have successfully implanted 7 million lab-grown brain cells into a patient to treat Parkinson’s disease. The researchers at Lund University expose stem cells from fertilised
PANORAMA – Parkinson’s Non-Invasive Volatile Organic Compound Analysis and Microbiome Assessment. A new PANORAMA study sponsored by Imperial College London aims to help with the development of a non-invasive breath
MotiVerse P is exploring the use of extended reality technology in rehabilitation for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. This is a project from University of Limerick. They are looking for
Study Title: Piloting a client-driven communication intervention for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their close communication partners in the Irish context . The project is targeting communication difficulties because of Parkinson’s
Micheal J Fox Foundation (MJFF) have announced 79 grants awarded in October and November 2024, which include a wide range of projects. MJFF also have provided a review of two
Eva Hatcher, a student at Queen Ann’s is investigating the suspected link between pesticide exposure and neurodegenerative conditions. Eva is looking for as many people with Parkinson’s, partners, supporters or
The European Brain Council (EBC) is developing a European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies. They are asking for anyone willing to contribute to the development of this charter,
Please see the UCC flyer here. There is a research project being carried out with University College Cork (UCC) to investigate the views of people with young-onset Parkinson’s Disease and
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) has partnered with the Neurological Alliance of England and the other alliances in the UK to produce three surveys, which aim to understand the
There has been a study on the effects of long-term Tai Chi training in Parkinson’s Disease. Tai Chi has been proven to show benefits on motor and non-motor, but this
A recent study in Parkinson’s mouse models, a molecule in the brain called ophthalmic acid, is seen to improve movement for over 20 hours – far longer than the effects