Research funder · United Kingdom
Parkinson's UK
Parkinson's research and support charity in the United Kingdom
- Grants since 2016
- 48
- Awarded, last 5 years (where amounts are published)
- £19M
- Funded works, last 5 years
- 772
- Funded works, all time
- 3 728
Grants
2026–2029 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
How is energy production affected by Parkinson’s?
Ian Collinson · University of Bristol
2026–2029 · grant · Life | Scientific discoveries/Developing treatments
What happens in the brain when people freeze in Parkinson’s?
Jennifer Davies · Cardiff University
2026–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Communication between brain cells in Parkinson’s
Emma Clayton · King's College London
2026–2028 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Improving deep sleep to protect the brain in Parkinson’s
Ian Harrison · University College London
2026–2028 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries/Developing treatments
Can blocking harmful fats protect brain cells in Parkinson’s?
Helen Waller-Evans · Cardiff University
2026–2029 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Using brain imaging to detect Parkinson’s early
Johannes Klein · University of Oxford
2026–2027 · grant · Life | Clinical trials
Parkinson’s to improve walking and lower their risk of falling?
Alan Godfrey · Northumbria University
2026–2028 · grant · Life | Clinical trials
Can an online diet programme improve diet and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s?
Claire Mcevoy · Queen's University Belfast
2026–2028 · grant · Life | Developing treatments
Evaluating video-based training to help freezing of gait
William Young · University of Exeter
2026–2029 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Understanding the role of Galectin-3 in Parkinson’s
Helene Plun-Favreau · University College London
2025–2026 · grant · Cure | Developing treatments
Reducing inflammation in the brain to treat Parkinson’s
Barbara Cipriani · Pathios Therapeutics Limited
2025–2028 · grant · Life | Developing treatments
Stimulating the brain to treat movement symptoms of Parkinson’s
Shenghong He · University of Oxford
2025–2027 · grant · Life | Developing treatments/Clinical trials
Exploring the effects of ginger on gut health in Parkinson’s
Caroline Williams-Gray · University of Cambridge
2025–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries/Developing treatments
Controlling dopamine production in brain cells
Harry Bulstrode · University of Cambridge
2025–2027 · grant · Life | Developing treatments
Treating difficulties producing and understanding language in Parkinson’s
Anja Lowit · University of Strathclyde
2025–2028 · grant · Cure/Life | Scientific discoveries
Parkinson’s Clinical Cohorts Collaborative (PC3)
Alastair Noyce · Queen Mary University of London
2025–2026 · grant · Cure | Developing treatments
Boosting the production of energy in brain cells
Thomas Keating · Pretzel Therapeutics
2025–2027 · grant · Life | Scientific discoveries
Taking steps towards a blood test for Parkinson’s
Christopher Hunter · University of Cambridge
2025–2028 · grant · Life | Clinical trials
Understanding the different causes of Parkinson’s dementia
Rimona Weil · University College London
2025–2028 · grant · Life | Clinical trials
The role of gut microorganisms in the progression of Parkinson’s
Marta Camacho · University of Cambridge
2025–2026 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Do brain cells stop forming connections with each other in Parkinson’s?
Nataly Hastings · Cellestial Health Ltd
2025–2028 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Using brain imaging to measure changes in Parkinson’s (ACT-PD-25-01)
Christian Lambert · University College London
2024–2027 · grant · Life | Scientific discoveries
Exploring genetic changes in early onset Parkinson’s
Henry Houlden · University College London
2024–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Using information from blood samples to understand the causes of Parkinson’s
Petroula Proitsi · Queen Mary University of London
2024–2027 · grant · Life | Clinical trials
Improving balance through physical activity and brain training
Qadeer Arshad · University of Leicester
2024–2026 · grant · Life | Developing treatments/Clinical trials
Exploring the use of augmented reality for improving mobility in Parkinson’s
Julie Jones · Robert Gordon University
2024–2027 · grant · Life | Developing treatments/Clinical trials
Investigating a wrist-worn device to help control tremor
Stephen Jackson · University of Nottingham
2024–2033 · grant · Cure | Clinical trials
EJS ACT-PD
Thomas Foltynie · University College London
2024–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Landmark
Michael Johnson · Imperial College London
2024–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Can blood pressure medication protect some neurons from damage?
Caleb Webber · Cardiff University
2024–2027 · grant · Life | Scientific discoveries
Advancements in early detection of Parkinson’s
Eduardo De Pablo-Fernandez · Queen Mary University of London
2024–2029 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank
Stephen Gentleman · Imperial College London
2024–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Can reducing stress help protect brain cells?
Jonathan Lane · University of Bristol
2024–2026 · grant · Life | Developing treatments
Managing facial masking using a virtual reality device
Fiona French · London Metropolitan University
2024–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Understanding the role that genetics play in Parkinson’s
Sophie Farrow · University of Oxford
2023–2026 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Understanding the role of supporting brain cells in Parkinson’s
Gavin Hudson · Newcastle University
2023–2027 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Investigating how changes to the cell recycling system affect cell communication in Parkinson’s
Dayne Beccano-Kelly · Cardiff University
2023–2027 · grant · Cure/Life | Clinical trials
Slow-SPEED: Slowing Parkinson’s early through exercise
Bastiaan Bloem · Radboud University Medical Centre Queen Mary University Of London
2023–2026 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Developing new imaging techniques to study differences in the brain in Parkinson’s
Christian Lambert · University College London
2023–2026 · grant · Cure | Scientific discoveries
Why do some people with Parkinson’s develop memory problems?
Sonia Gandhi · University College London