About Us
The Oxford Parkinson's Disease Centre (OPDC) is a unique multidisciplinary research program at the University of Oxford. The OPDC was established in February 2010 and brings together internationally-renowned scientists who work on the genetics of Parkinson’s, the generation of cell and animal models, and the wiring of brain circuits which control movement, with clinical experts in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s.
Our world-class research centre works to understand the earliest events in the development of Parkinson’s with an ultimate view to target the molecular mechanisms of disease with neuroprotective therapies to prevent disease onset or delay progression.
Our program is focused on the molecular pathways to Parkinson’s in order to:
- Understand the progression of Parkinson’s
- Predict the onset of Parkinson’s
- Identify potential drug targets for Parkinson’s
- Develop new treatments that will prevent the development of Parkinson’s in at-risk individuals.
Watch the video below to learn more about OPDC's research:
Upcoming Seminars
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Monday, 17 October 2022, 4pm to 5pm
Latest publications
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Multiparameter phenotypic screening for endogenous TFEB and TFE3 translocation identifies novel chemical series modulating lysosome function.
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Carling PJ. et al, (2022), Autophagy
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Exploration of whether socioeconomic factors affect the results of priority setting partnerships: updating the top 10 research priorities for the management of Parkinson's in an international setting.
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Bowring F. et al, (2022), BMJ Open, 12
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Hyperexcitability in young iPSC-derived C9ORF72 mutant motor neurons is associated with increased intracellular calcium release.
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Burley S. et al, (2022), Sci Rep, 12
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Dietary Patterns and Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
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Lawrie S. et al, (2022), J Am Nutr Assoc, 1 - 10
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A composite clinical motor score as a comprehensive and sensitive outcome measure for Parkinson's disease.
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Lo C. et al, (2022), J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
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Mapping brain structural differences and neuroreceptor correlates in Parkinson's disease visual hallucinations.
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Vignando M. et al, (2022), Nat Commun, 13