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Welcome to PD Frontline

Read more to find further information about our study or register for an account here.

PD Frontline

Welcome To PD Frontline

PD Frontline aims to put people with Parkinson’s Disease at the forefront of research. This is an exciting new era for Parkinson’s research. For the first time, drugs that protect against or slow down the progression of Parkinson’s Disease are a real possibility. Many of these drugs will be targeted at specific genes which we know influence the development of Parkinson’s Disease.
To test whether these drugs work, we will need to identify people with abnormalities in these genes who can be enrolled in clinical trials. PD Frontline enables you to be tested for two genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s, called GBA1 and LRRK2. This is done online and by post, so you won’t need to visit a hospital.

Genetic testing

Sequencing of the GBA1 and LRRK2 genes using a saliva or blood sample.

Join our registry

Join PD Frontline to be part of a registry of thousands of people with PD.

Take part in trials and studies

Genetic sequencing through PD Frontline may make you eligible for clinical trials and studies.

Keep updated with latest news

Regular updates about our study and the latest news in Parkinson’s research.

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Participants

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Unique GBA1 Variants Identified

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Trials & Studies
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Register for our Upcoming Webinar!

 

We are delighted to be hosting a webinar discussing some updates and outcomes from our research into Parkinson's Disease and the gut microbiome (the make up of bacteria in the gut). Featuring a talk from study lead Professor Tony Schapira, this webinar will explore how data from the study has been used and offer the opportunity to ask any questions!

 

Monday 20th July at 5:30pm - 18:15 BST

 

    • Professor Tony Schapira 
      Exploring the relationship between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease, including key findings from our recently published paper.
    • Milly Anderson 
      Introducing the PD Biome study, which over 300 members of our cohort have participated in and has contributed to the research being presented by Professor Schapira. 
    • Georgie Pittwood 
      Sharing PD Frontline's future communication plans and how Ambassador feedback is helping to shape our approach. 

 

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

 

 

If you would like to watch our previous webinar about clinical trial and studies we are working with, please follow the link below:

 

JAN2026 WEBINAR

 

 

How to Register

If you live in the UK, are aged between 18 and 90 years old, and have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, you can register for PD Frontline. It will take around 10 minutes.

  1. Register your details, verify your email, and sign the consent form
  2. Answer some questions about your diagnosis
  3. We will send you a sampling kit
  4. Return the sample in the pre-paid envelope

The sample will then be sequenced, and you will receive your results in a detailed report.

Further details can be found via the documents below:

Patient Information Sheet (PIS)

 

Registration Guidance

 

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