Katherine Fletcher

Research Communications Lead @ParkinsonsUK interested in science, running and music. All views are my own.

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

Great podcast from @NoSPRIG about balancing hype and hope for Parkinson's research. Lots to think about and a really interesting discussion. Great to hear @profdaviddexter on the panel. Have a listen 👉https://t.co/iH3R6yCXgE

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

Still feeling motivated after Par-Con 2024. The video captures what a success it was. I am honoured to have been a part of it! I look forward to watching some of the sessions I missed.

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Par-Con 2024. 💙

From our speakers to our attendees, it was incredible for the Parkinson’s community to come together to talk living well.

If you missed it, or want to catch up on any of the talks, head over to 👉 https://t.co/KZ4qOOPGrj

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

Excellent to see so much collaboration and networking between Parkinson’s UK funded researchers. Momentum is gathering!

[David Dexter @profdaviddexter]

Fantastic to open the 2nd day of @ParkinsonsUK grant holders meeting at the Royal Society. We have 45 active grants with a total value of £13m. These exciting projects improve our understanding of the causes of #Parkinson’s and drive drug development

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Our latest research blog explores the research behind why physical activity is beneficial for people with Parkinson's.

Join us at Par-Con to hear more about getting active and try out some of our activity tasters.

Register for free today 👉🏽 https://t.co/pvFludfMwc

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

Par-Con is back!! If you or a loved one has Parkinson's this is for you 👉

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

We're inviting you to join us online at Par-Con 2024 - our free conference for the Parkinson's community 📣

On 11-12 October, hear from expert speakers on research, share tips on living well and connect with others in the community.

Register now 👉🏼 https://t.co/dWNSFFWdA4

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

This year’s Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture, delivered by dietitian @RichelleFlan, will focus on how nutrition and diet can help people with Parkinson's live better.

📅 17 September 2024
📍Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and online

Register now 👉https://t.co/UQof40wZg0

[Julie Jones @julie_physio]

It is nearly the summer holidays 😎☀️⛱️ so it is time to download some podcasts to your device to enjoy at your leisure. Check out the @NoSPRIG back catalogue and our next pod is out on the 18th of July. @ParkinsonsUKSco @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Caroline, @JoeGregory100 and @annieconmonkey all play walking football. They shared their stories this morning on @BBCBreakfast.👏

To hear their stories, and see our CEO, @crassell2, talk about the benefits of being active, tune in from 2:15:25. https://t.co/pXKTgbxNUX

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

A pleasure to be on BBC breakfast representing @ParkinsonsUK

[Rory Cellan-Jones @ruskin147]

Great discussion of the #parkinsons blood test with @jonkay01 @sallynugent and @Kath_A_Fletch

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

News shared today highlights what an exciting time it is for Parkinson’s research. A step towards a much needed simple diagnostic test for Parkinson’s and a way to measure markers in the blood.

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Research News 📣

Parkinson's UK funded research shows promise for a blood
test that could identify Parkinson’s before movement symptoms occur.

Read the full story and what this means for people with Parkinson's 👉🏽 https://t.co/2LwhkHRXbf

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Research News 📣

Parkinson's UK funded research shows promise for a blood
test that could identify Parkinson’s before movement symptoms occur.

Read the full story and what this means for people with Parkinson's 👉🏽 https://t.co/2LwhkHRXbf

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

Looking to get involved in Parkinson’s research? Not sure where is begin? Start by signing up to the Research Support Network - a team effort towards better treatments and a cure!

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

This week we’re celebrating the Parkinson’s UK Research Support Network.

Over 9,000 members are building connections, sharing their experiences, and taking part in research to bring new treatments, faster.

Find out more 👉🏻 https://t.co/9f2v4nKumB

#ParkinsonsResearchNeedsYou

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

Absolute pleasure to chat to Julie and Helga 🤩

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Today is #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience 🧪

We want to shout out 2 of the amazing women helping to accelerate Parkinson’s research, @julie_physio and Helga Macfarlane, through the @NoSPRIG podcast.

Click to read more 👉🏼 https://t.co/xampL3NnEv

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Over the summer, we asked for your help to save 5 clinical trials that were struggling to recruit participants.

Thanks to you, all 5 have seen a boost in the numbers of people coming forward to take part. But we can't stop now.

Get involved 👉🏿 https://t.co/9Tyo5XXzbx

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

"I want to see more and more black scientists come up and through the system".

Dr. @DayneBeccano shares his views on the importance of achieving diversity in research, as well as his experiences as a black researcher in the field.

👉 https://t.co/QvGSgU7mCi

#BlackHistoryMonth

[Katherine Fletcher @Kath_A_Fletch]

My maternity leave is rapidly approaching 😬 and we need an experienced research communicator to join our team! Check out the vacancy: https://t.co/6U4uMCYOCk

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

🔊 Research announcement 🔊

We’re funding promising research into a drug that could slow the progression of conditions like #Parkinsons.

Find out about clinical trial, run by @Pharmaxis and funded by our Virtual Biotech, here 👉🏼 https://t.co/gjhvAt0vpv

[EJS ACT-PD @EJS_ACT_PD]

Please take some time to complete this survey and help shape clinical trial participation experience, if you are someone with Parkinson’s who has or hasn’t taken part in research, we would love to hear from you: https://t.co/065ffD2l3J

[British Neuroscience Association @BritishNeuro]

📢We’re delighted to announce @ParkinsonsUK as our Festival Partner for #BNA2023 International Festival of #Neuroscience!

The sixth Festival will take place on 23-26 April 2023 in Brighton UK. 🎉Save the date! More news soon!

Info here: https://t.co/C5nbjX9Zxp

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

On #ClinicalTrialsDay we recognise that research into Parkinson's isn't representative of all people affected by the condition

We’ve now defined clear priorities and actions, to take important steps towards race equality in research.

Click to read 👉🏼 https://t.co/FANOjwTTzs