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OPDC's multidisciplinary research team comprises leading international scientists studying the genetics of Parkinson’s, the generation and analysis of cell and animal models, and the wiring of nerve circuits in the brain, and leading clinical experts in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s.

Our Research

Degenerative disorders of the brain, including Parkinson’s, are becoming more common in our ageing population and represent an urgent unmet medical need. Our research is structured around three overlapping themes.

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Latest Publications

Split across three key research themes, view our publications from the year OPDC was first established to present.

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:

Predict the onset of Parkinson’s
Understand the progression 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.

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