How close are we to a cure?

<p>Guest: David Dexter, Director of Research, Parkinson’s UK</p><p>There’s a real sense of optimism in Parkinson’s research right now! In this episode we’re asking whether we’re closer than ever to treatments that can slow, stop, or even reverse the disease.</p><p>David Dexter joins us to discuss exciting developments including breakthrough stem cell research, the promising results from a drug called <a href="https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/news/2026/new-drug-could-reduce-damage-to-brain-cells-linked-to-parkinsons-symptoms" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Syntara</a>, why reducing brain inflammation could be a game changer, and how Parkinson’s UK decides which research to back.</p><p>We also chat to Yorkshireman Andy Cassy who’s had millions of <a href="https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/blog/trials-treatments/stem-cell-therapy-parkinsons-are-we-getting-closer?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stem Cells</a> “planted” in his brain.  Two years on from his 12 hour operation, is it working?</p><p>We also explore whether stress affects Parkinson’s, if an apple a day really can help keep the neurologist away, the science behind fatigue and NAD+ a cheap energy boosting supplement</p><p>We finish with a fun quick-fire round to discover the person behind the scientist.</p><p>Plus- how Dave managed to skip into Wimbledon for semifinals day.</p><p>Parkinson’s UK Research</p><p><a href="https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research</a></p><p>Par-Con 2026</p><p><a href="https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/community/par-con" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/community/par-con</a></p><p>Symprove</p><p><a href="https://shop.parkinsons.org.uk/pages/partner-symprove?srsltid=AfmBOopLcUSvIc5qaIdZHNoLfeYq9g7sGli-Wq7WXz0vVPU1bVX5Jbi1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://shop.parkinsons.org.uk/pages/partner-symprove</a></p><p>NAD+</p><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/0aA8NY3s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.eu/d/0aA8NY3s</a></p><p>Why am I so tired?</p><p><a href="https://www.2parkiesinapod.com/podcast/episode/223d81c7/why-am-i-so-tired" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.2parkiesinapod.com/podcast/episode/223d81c7/why-am-i-so-tired</a></p><p>Ask the professor</p><p><a href="https://www.2parkiesinapod.com/podcast/episode/2da15954/ask-the-professor" target="_blank" rel="ug