The PRC was launched at a meeting held in London on Thursday 14th May where the appointed Group Leaders shared their vision for their future work. Professor Parkkinen will be looking to understand more about the pathological mechanisms that drive Parkinson’s while Professor Magill will be investigating the brain circuits affected in the condition. Both Laura and Peter will hold their UK DRI PRC Group Leader positions at the University of Oxford.
Professor Richard Wade-Martins, Head of the OPDC said, “I am absolutely delighted to see two outstanding Oxford scientists awarded Group Leader positions at the UK DRI PRC. Pete and Laura have played leading roles at the OPDC for fifteen years and now bring their expertise to this exciting new national initiative.”