Parkinson's Legacy Awareness Day

Oliver is a Professor of Movement Disorders, Neurology at the University of Sheffield. He also works at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT and runs regular movement disorder clinics at the hospital. Oliver has a strong interest in Parkinson's research and chairs the UK Parkinson's Clinical Studies Group (website). He has a particular interest in working towards funding drugs that can slow or stop the progression of Parkinson's. Oliver's talk will run through the Parkinson's research landscape.

Lynne is a Reader in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurocognitive Theme Lead for the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University. Her research focuses on technological innovation for NHS users and new diagnostic techniques, biomarkers and interventions. She is currently leading research that investigates the microbiome in relation to neuropathological conditions, and will talk about her research as well as research into the diet of people with Parkinson's. 

Bhanu is an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant and Honorary Visiting Fellow Sheffield Hallam University. She works at a local, national and international level to educate people about Parkinson's, especially around physical activity and exercise. Amongst her roles for the national charity, Bhanu is the Co-funder of the Parkinson's UK network of professionals who provide exercise to people with Parkinson's and looks forward to discussing what research says about exercise benefits for people with Parkinson's.