Do you live in Tasmania and have Parkinson’s disease or a condition related to Parkinson’s? Researchers from the University of Tasmania are inviting people to take part in a new research project collecting blood samples to help improve our understanding of the genetics of Parkinson’s disease.
This project contributes to the Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2), an international initiative working to accelerate discoveries in Parkinson’s disease and support the development of better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
What does participation involve?
- A blood collection.
- Online or in-person health questionnaires.
- Appointments available in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie from June through September 2026.
Who can take part?
It is open to all adults in Tasmania, especially people living with Parkinson’s or a related condition, including Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Syndrome and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Please help us advance our genetic understanding of Parkinson’s by sharing a small amount of your time and blood.
Your involvement will help ensure Tasmanian voices and experiences contribute to global Parkinson’s research.
What’s on offer?
Tea, coffee and a chat with the researchers are offered on the day, and you can also enter into a prize draw to win 1 of 2 x $200 vouchers.
To learn more about this project or register your interest, please visit the Tasmania Parkinson’s Project website: parkinsons.utas.edu.au/link/bloodcollection
Invitations and booking links will be sent to those who have registered closer to the date.
If you have any questions about this research or are unable to register online, please reach out to our friendly research team via email or phone.