Kerala partners with King's College London on Parkinson's research
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to collaborate with King’s College London Parkinson’s Research Alliance India (PRAI) on advanced research in Parkinson’s disease
The announcement was made during an international symposium dedicated to Parkinson’s disease research and care, which was organised on Sunday. The sixth International Annual Symposium - 2026 is being jointly convened by the Directorate of Medical Education, National Health Mission, the Department of Neurology, Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, and the King’s College London Parkinson’s Research Alliance India (PRAI) under the leadership of the Health Department.
Health Minister Veena George inaugurated the symposium, which aims to bring together leading national and international experts in Parkinson’s disease to deliberate on recent advances in diagnosis, management, and research.
The event was designed to provide participants with a comprehensive update on the latest developments in Parkinson’s disease research and patient care.
According to an UNI report, deliberations included sessions on future directions in Parkinson’s research, initiatives supporting early-career researchers, and discussions led by the Parkinson’s Disease Non-Motor Group (PDNMG-I).
The programme also features the King’s PRAI International Visiting Fellowship Programme and detailed discussions on innovative and emerging approaches to dopamine delivery.
Renowned national and international faculty specialising in movement disorders have participated in the symposium. Internationally acclaimed experts such as Prof. K. Ray Chaudhuri (UK), Prof. Per Odin (Sweden), Dr Karolina Poplawska-Domaszewicz (Poland), and Dr Vinod Metta (UK) are among the distinguished speakers. Eminent Indian movement disorder specialists, including Prof. Roupam Borgohain, Prof. Vinay Goyal, Prof. Rajinder Dhamija, Dr Rugmini Mridula, Dr Prashanth L.K., Dr Chitra P., Dr Shyam K., Dr Ajith Cherian, Dr Divya K.P., and Dr Jacob Chacko, will also take part, reports UNI.
By fostering research collaborations, enhancing training opportunities for young neurologists and researchers, and improving awareness and care, particularly with regard to non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, the symposium is expected to significantly benefit Kerala.
