British Stars Pledge Brains To Parkinson's Research

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0000

British newsreader Jeremy Paxman and actress Jane Asher are spearheading a campaign to encourage people to donate their brains after death to Parkinson’s Disease research.

The Parkinson’s Disease Society wants to double the 1,000 people on its donor register by the end of the year to boost scientist’s understanding of the disease.

“Scientific research on brains both with and without Parkinson’s is essential,” said Asher, who is president of the society. “It’s vital that we secure more potential donors as this will help us move closer to a cure for what can be a debilitating and distressing condition.”

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British Stars Pledge Brains To Parkinson's Research