North of Scotland group for Parkinson’s research to be launched with online event
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A new group is being established in the north of Scotland for people keen to learn more about Parkinson's disease.
The North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) will officially launch on Tuesday with an online event open to all.
It is part of the national charity’s growing network of regional "RIGs" across the UK bringing together scientists, researchers, medics and other health professionals as well as people with Parkinson’s and their carers.
The aims are to further research into the condition, encourage collaboration and develop better treatments.
Some people from Caithness and Sutherland have already become involved.
The "lunch and listen" launch event will take place on June 15 from 12.30pm until 2pm.
Information will be given about the north of Scotland group and its priorities.
Emma King, from the Applied Parkinson’s Research Group at the University of Plymouth, will give a short presentation on research and development of a Home-Based Care Pathway and its use of a wrist-worn device for the remote monitoring of Parkinson's symptoms. She will be joined by two volunteers who are taking part in trials.
Anyone wishing to join the event can use this link.
There will be a recording of the event available on request to watch at a later date for those unable to join live.
Annie MacLeod, director of Parkinson's UK Scotland, said: “It is fantastic to see NoSPRIG launch with such an exciting event.
“Research into whether or not a wrist-worn device could help monitor Parkinson’s symptoms is thrilling for everyone involved. There are around 600 people in the Highlands living with Parkinson’s and this will be a huge boost to them all.
"Members of the North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Interest Group live across the Highlands and Islands and Grampian. Some people from Caithness and Sutherland are already involved, and we'd love to welcome more."
