Funding research is one of France Parkinson's long-standing missions. Since its creation in 1984, the association has sought to support researchers and thus contribute to improving knowledge of Parkinson's disease and developing new therapeutic strategies. 

France Parkinson thanks all the donors who help support research.

Between 2010-2024
295 projects supported
+ More than 18 million euros financed

Humanities and social sciences research
(launched in 2017)

Over 8 years: 2017–2024

42 projects funded
+ Over 2.5 million euros in research grants

Basic and clinical research

Over 15 years: 2010–2024

253 projects funded
+ More than 16 million euros in research grants

These projects are selected by specialists of Parkinson's disease with the skills required to judge the merits and scientific value of research on which they are asked to vote, and to ensure that these projects are in line with the association's strategic mission.

France Parkinson's scientific council for medical, clinical
and fundamental sciences

With backgrounds in medical, clinical and fundamental sciences, 50% of the 16 members of France Parkinson's Scientific Advisory Board are clinical neurologists and 50% are researchers. All are volunteers from the France Parkinson association.

President

Dr Christine Brefel-Courbon

Neurologist and pharmacologist
Toulouse University Hospital

Vice-President

Dr Benjamin Dehay

DR2 INSERM
Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bordeaux

 The Human and Social Sciences Council of France Parkinson

Coming from a variety of backgrounds, the 13 members of the Commission bring their complementary expertise to bear on the development of studies in the humanities and social sciences..