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West of Scotland Research Interest Group
Connecting the Parkinson's community through research
West of Scotland RIG Events
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Recent Events
Hybrid Event23 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 17:00Hybrid EventWe are inviting people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, researchers and clinicians, to join us at this free, hybrid event, featuring a range of research talks, panel discussion, lunch and networking.
Online via Zoom28 Feb 2024, 14:30 – 15:30 GMTOnline via ZoomJoin the West of Scotland Research Interest Group (WoSRIG) as they host Fraser Simpson, Chartered Physiotherapist who specialises in working with adults affected by Neurological conditions, discussing - ‘Specialist Physiotherapy and PD Warrior, supporting your life with Parkinson’s.'
Online via Zoom01 Nov 2023, 14:30Online via ZoomDr Smith joins WoSRIG to talk about the STRIPE clinical trial, which investigates the use of neuromodulation to aid overactive bladder symtpoms.
Zoom Webinar07 Sept 2023, 14:30 – 15:30 BSTZoom WebinarSpeaker Prof. Tilo Kunath, presented a brilliant talk on his current focuses on Parkinson's research: the role of alpha-synuclein protein in Parkinson's, and generating a stem-cell based therapy from dopaminergic neurons.
Zoom Webinar15 Jun 2023, 14:30 – 15:30 BSTZoom WebinarProfessor Dario Alessi gave an exceptional talk on the molecular causes of Parkinson’s, in particular, the LRRK2 gene - one of the most commonly mutated genes that causes familial inherited Parkinson’s.
Zoom Webinar27 Apr 2023, 14:30 BSTZoom WebinarThe West of Scotland Research Interest Group hosted Dr Alison Williams and Amanda McKay, discussing physical activity for well-being in Parkinson’s. Click the button below for the recording link.
Zoom Webinar16 Mar 2023, 14:30Zoom WebinarProfessor Donald Grosset will give a presentation on the research that is ongoing from the Tracking Parkinson’s study, the world’s largest long-term study of people with Parkinson’s, which began in 2012 and is ongoing. Click the button below for the recording link.
Zoom Webinar21 Feb 2023, 14:30Zoom WebinarJoy Milne has a 'super sense' of smell - enabling her to smell Parkinson's! Click the button below for the recording link.
Zoom Webinar26 Jan 2023, 14:00Zoom WebinarDr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland, Dr Yoon Irons and singing leader Rachel Hynes showcased current research on how group singing can benefit those with Parkinson’s disease.
Zoom Webinar22 Nov 2022, 14:00 – 23 Nov 2022, 15:30Zoom WebinarProfessor David Dexter spoke on 22 Nov about research with the greatest potential to transform life for people with Parkinson’s, Parkinson's UK's research strategy and ambitions, and how to get involved and take part. Click the button below for the recording link.
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