€4 Million Investment to Transform Parkinson’s Research in Ireland
PD-Life will focus on improving wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
Recent Survey Highlights Gaps in Services for People with Parkinson’s
Overview: The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) commissioned a survey in 2024 of people living with neurological conditions across the country. Parkinson’s Ireland (PI) has analysed the Parkinson’s specific results in the survey. Symptoms: Respondents were asked what symptoms they frequently experience…
Parkinson’s Ireland Invites Proposals for Major Research Funding Scheme
We are delighted to be inviting research proposals for the Health Research Charities/Health Research Board Joint Funding Scheme (HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme). Closing date for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) applications: 5th September 2025 at 5pm The application for…
Understanding public knowledge and awareness of PD in Ireland
PHD student and nurse Sophie Crooks published research focusing on the public's perception and understanding of Parkinson's Disease across Ireland, which was completed through a cross sectional survey. Research was conducted by researchers within the Queen's University of Belfast in partnership with Parkinson's…
DNI Research Newsletter
Written by Clodagh O'Keefe, Research Coordinator, Dublin Neurological Institute As spring arrives and the garden of 57 Eccles Street bursts into life, we’re reminded of the opportunities that come with a fresh start. This season is a natural time for…
Our Quarterly Research Bulletin: April 2025
We published our first research bulletin of 2025 on April 30th, which was emailed to our members. If you missed it, you can download it here. Why is research so important to us? Research is key to making sure our charity has…
Our End of Year Research Bulletin: 2024
We published our first research bulletin before Christmas, which was emailed to our members. If you missed it, you can download it here. We would like to thank Dr Emma O'Shea for her valuable contribution to our first research round-up. Why is…
Research Together: Building Relationships & Partnering on Health
Our PD Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne was delighted to attend an event at Maynooth University (MU) on Monday, 21st October, organised by the Research Development Office (MU) in collaboration with Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and The Wheel. The event…
Procedure to prevent Parkinson’s tremors carried out for first time in Scotland
An ultrasound thalamotomy, which gives Parkinson's patients hope of regaining independence, was carried out for the first time in Scotland this month, by a team from the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine. The ultrasound thalamotomy is an incision-free procedure that uses high-intensity…
New gene for Parkinson’s Disease discovered
New research published in the scientific journal Nature Genetics describes the discovery of a gene responsible for a heritable form of Parkinson’s Disease. Three Irish scientists played leading roles in study, including Dr Kevin Kenna and Brendan Kenna based at…