Parkinson’s Research: Latest Updates for Health and Care Professionals

Ethnicity and Parkinson’s

Learn what we know so far about how Parkinson’s affects people of all races and ethnicities, and what we need to do to make research and understanding equal for everyone.

Read about the differences in how people from all backgrounds experience the condition.

Why brain cells die in Parkinson’s

Researchers are seeking to understand what causes brain cells to stop working in Parkinson’s, in order to develop better drugs and treatments that could slow or stop Parkinson’s progression. 

Discover the 4 key areas thought to contribute to this.