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00:00:02
Opening and welcome
Professor David Dexter, Deputy Director of Research, Parkinson's UK

00:08:23
The RSN Development Team: what have we been doing?
Simon Cran-McGreehin, RSN Development Team Chair

00:16:48
Understanding genetic forms of Parkinson’s and the clues to new treatments this could yield
Dr Miratul Muqit, University of Dundee & Martin Taylor, RSN Volunteer

00:40:45
New tricks from old compounds: drug repurposing screens in Parkinson’s patient cells
Dr Heather Mortiboys, Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience

01:00:55
Brain astrocytes: their function (and dysfunction) in Parkinson’s
Dr Laura Ferraiuolo, University of Sheffield

01:19:19
Panel session and Q&A
All speakers (Morning Session)

01:37:10
Harnessing technology to better diagnose and monitor Parkinson’s
Prof. Stephen Smith, University of York
John Sheepy, RSN Volunteer

01:57:15
Parkinson’s UK research update
Claire Bale, Head of Research Communications and Engagement, Parkinson’s UK

02:20:46
Panel session and Q&A
All speakers (Afternoon Session)

The Research Support Network Conference offers an excellent opportunity for people affected by Parkinson's to learn more about the research supported by Parkinson's UK.

Over the course of the day, we’ll hear from researchers and volunteers about projects aiming to better understand the condition and develop potential treatments, as well as research to help improve daily life.

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