The PDRC, currently chaired by Prof. Suzanne Timmons, works closely with national and local Parkinson’s advocacy groups to establish research priorities, and to ensure that the research designed and conducted by the group is valuable to people living with Parkinson’s.

Two events took place in April where CGR researchers presented on PD research findings:

Professor Suzanne Timmons was an invited speaker at the Parkinson's Association of Ireland annual conference on April 10th 2021, and presented the results of patient views on current PD services in Ireland, from our HRB-funded Map PD project https://www.ucc.ie/en/pdrc/currentresearch/. 

 Dr. Emma O'Shea and Prof. Suzanne Timmons both spoke at the Cork Parkinson's Association Spring Conference on April 14th 2021. 

"Vera McGrath, Postgraduate Certificate in OPR graduate 2020 used her Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation Module assignment, to inform a successful bid for a Public Service Innovation 2020 grant for equipment to support upper limb rehabilitation post stroke. Well done to Vera, who recently presented her project at a Department of Public Expenditure and Reform ‘Inspiring Ideas’ webinar”

A new research study aims to investigate the prevalence of Parkinson's disease, and also to map out service availability for people with Parkinson's across Ireland. 

On 5th December, 2019, Minister for Health Simon Harris TD launched a new National Clinical Guideline on the appropriate prescribing of psychotropic medication for non-cognitive symptoms in people with dementia. 

Shortlisted at the gradireland Higher Education Awards 2019 - Postgraduate Course of the Year in Health Sciences and Best New Course

The ISCP is the professional body for over 3,300 physiotherapists living in Ireland. This year’s ISCP Annual Conference took place in Dun Laoghaire from 8th-9th November 2019.

Dr Suzanne Timmons, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director of Masters in Older Person Rehabilitation and Dementia Programmes was an invited speaker at the St Lukes Annual Conference in May 2019. The theme of the conference was "Enhancing Quality of Life in Unrestricted Healthcare Environments".

Dr. Suzanne Timmons, with Dr. Mark Rae from the Department of Physiology (centre of picture), at the recent launch of the UCC CiSA (COMH Interdisciplinary Seed Awards). Also included are Dr Michael Clarkson, CoMH VDR&I and Prof Helen Whelton, Head of College.