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A very warm welcome to everyone this afternoon. I am looking forward to this afternoons session.

we cant see imke!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will ask Imke to re-start her video, but it may be her speaking preference

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A pre-submitted question from an attendee: One point I would like clarification on is whether any trials have taken place of LBP's for conditions other than Parkinson's?

My question would be that, given the very safe profile for live biotherapeutics, what is a realistic timescale for any treatment becoming available? Does it need to follow the same approval course as an “artificial” drug?

Tim, Q1 and Q2

With this increased knowledge of the role of the gut in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's what is its potential as a biomarker for diagnosis and assessment of progression?

Fabulous presentation Imke

how do you volunteer to take part in the research?

I'll put some info on receiving participation requests/recruitment in your post event email

Do the theories of gut involvement in promot [ng the disease]

apply to PSP and MSA

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Excellent presentation thanks

Break until 1.39pm

You can also search (with your post code) the Take Part Hub on the Parkinson's UK website (although it's having some tech upgrades at the moment so might not give you complete results): https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/take-part-research

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You can read more about Parkinson's UK's research volunteer roles online here: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/volunteer-help-shape-research

Pre-submitted question: As regards the formation of a Patient Advisory Board, I would like more details on the criteria for selecting participants for the Board as well as clarification as to whether you can be on the Board but also take part in the trial.

If you'd like to apply to become a PPI volunteer with Parkinson's UK: https://volunteer.parkinsons.org.uk/opportunities/6227-patient-and-public-involvement-ppi-research-volunteer-home-based-2019-11-13?_ga=2.268623217.1059654323.1643621625-453656430.1632999524

I'll share the link in your post-event email, too

The NIHR-National Institute for Health Research has a online module which is an introductory course for people interested in taking part in research https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/what-is-health-research

Great to hear packaging has been addressed! Wish Sinemet manufacturers would too!

Tim Q3

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excellent thank you all

lnash@parkinsons.org.uk for any further questions