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Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure. We’re investing £4 million a year into groundbreaking projects under the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech to fast track treatments to market and improve life for people living with Parkinson’s

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    Situation

    Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure. In the UK, around 145,000 people are already living with Parkinson’s and every hour, two more people are diagnosed. More than 1 million people in the UK are affected. Either by living with Parkinson’s, or as a friend, colleague, or family member of someone who is.

    Solution

    Parkinson’s UK is the largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe. Since 1969 we’ve invested over £100 million in groundbreaking projects, generating major discoveries. We’re relentlessly chasing down a cure and are close to some major breakthroughs. That’s why we set up our Virtual Biotech, fast tracking the most promising scientific discoveries into life-changing new treatments. We’re leading the way to better treatments and together, with your support we will find a cure.

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    Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Information/Advice Information/​Advice
  • Medical Research Medical Research
  • Beneficiaries

    • Older People Older People
    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities