Parkinson : Recherche au Luxembourg

23/10/2025

🧠✨ Celebrating 10 Years of Parkinson's Research in Luxembourg ✨🧠

This year marks a major milestone for Parkinson's disease research in Luxembourg! Over the past decade, scientists and researchers have made incredible strides in understanding this complex condition, which affects millions worldwide.

The article in "Luxembourg Times" highlights the progress made, the partnerships formed, and the importance of continued investment in research to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's.

As the article points out, the disease isn’t just a challenge for those diagnosed—it's a challenge for all of us. The fight against Parkinson's is not just about medical research, but also about raising awareness, fostering empathy, and supporting those who face this condition every day.

Let's celebrate the progress made and keep pushing forward! 💪

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/a-risk-for-every-one-of-us-luxembourg-parkinson-s-research-celebrates-10-years/97107591.html

Grand Duchy’s centre of excellence was founded a decade ago and the country has built itself into a global hub for Parkinson’s research

21/10/2025

🔍Parkinson-Forschung und -Versorgung in Luxemburg: Ein Jahrzehnt des Fortschritts 🇱🇺

In einem aktuellen Artikel auf science.lu geben Prof. Rejko Krüger und Prof. Anne Grünewald spannende Einblicke in die beeindruckenden Entwicklungen der Parkinson-Forschung und -Versorgung in Luxemburg.

🔬 Erfahren Sie, wie Präzisionsmedizin hilft, die komplexen Zusammenhänge zwischen Genetik und Umweltfaktoren zu entschlüsseln – und wie moderne KI sowie internationale Forschungskooperationen weltweit Fortschritte beschleunigen.

💙 Doch es geht nicht nur um Forschung: Luxemburg setzt auch Maßstäbe in der Versorgung. Mit dem ParkinsonNet-Versorgungsnetzwerk erhalten Menschen mit Parkinson die bestmögliche Betreuung – ein Beispiel dafür, wie gezielte Investitionen in die Wissenschaft direkt das Leben der Menschen verbessern können.

👉 Jetzt den Link klicken und mehr erfahren!
https://science.lu/de/neurodegenerative-krankheiten/parkinson-was-sich-therapie-und-forschung-tut

Wissenschaft und Forschung für alle! La science et la recherche pour tous! science.lu - Méi entdecken!

16/10/2025

🎉 Scientific conference for 10 years of research in NCER-PD

Today marks the start of a two-day international conference celebrating 10 years of research within the National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD).

🧠 Over 200 attendees, including world-leading scientists from the USA, Japan, the UK, and beyond, have gathered to share the latest breakthroughs in Parkinson’s research. Their presence reflects the global recognition Luxembourg has earned in this field over the past decade.

🗣️ “With many partners and collaborators here today, we’re looking back at past successes, but also identifying new avenues for advances with the aim to progress from precision medicine to prevention of neurodegenerative diseases,” explains Prof. Rejko Krüger, coordinator of NCER-PD.

🔬 While this conference focuses on scientific progress, we’re also preparing a dedicated event for our research participants and the Parkinson’s community. Over 20,000 people in Luxembourg have contributed to NCER-PD’s research — their support has been essential in advancing early diagnosis and understanding the disease.

14/07/2025

What happens when research doesn't just talk about people living with a disease, but talks directly with them?

Nurse scientist Dr Anne-Marie Hanff, who recently defended her doctoral work within NCER-PD, did just that. By working directly with people living with Parkinson's disease she ensured that their perspectives and priorities shaped her research – with Rike Sonnenschein as the perfect embodiment of her research results.

Read this recent article in the Lëtzebuerger Journal to learn how Rike learned to live with her diagnosis and how meaningful collaboration as cultivated in Dr. Hanff’s research, can change the way we think about health, participation, and quality of life. (German only)
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Was passiert, wenn man Menschen mit Parkinson nicht nur behandelt, sondern ihnen zuhört? Eine Geschichte über Selbstbestimmung, Forschung, die ankommt – und darüber, was Betroffene wirklich brauchen.

11/04/2025

Today is World Parkinson’s Day – a moment to raise awareness and promote better care for people living with Parkinson’s disease 🧠

To mark the occasion, our colleagues from ParkinsonNet Luxembourg have organized a special event aimed at helping individuals affected by Parkinson’s connect with a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the best possible, personalized care.

This initiative is part of a broader mission: to ensure that patients in can access the right expertise, at the right time, in the right place.

If you weren’t able to attend today’s event, you can still be part of the network. Visit 👉 www.parkinsonnet.lu or speak with your neurologist to find out how to join.

Because when it comes to living with Parkinson’s, connected care means better care 💙

08/04/2025

Schließen Sie sich ParkinsonNet Luxembourg am Welt-Parkinson-Tag an!🧠

📅 11 april (Welt-Parkinson-Tag)
📍 Forschungsklinik Luxembourg, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg

Sie leben mit der Parkinson-Krankheit in Luxemburg, sind aber noch nicht Teil von ParkinsonNet Luxembourg?🤝 Kommen Sie am 11. April zu einer speziellen „Onboarding” Veranstaltung.

✅ Lassen Sie sich einfach und unkompliziert anschließen!
✅ Treffen Sie NeurologInnen, KrankenpflegerInnen & unseren
Patientenbotschafter, die Sie begleiten werden.
✅ Erfahren Sie mehr über die neuesten Behandlungsmethoden.
✅ Bleiben Sie in Verbindung – Ärzte, KrankenpflegerInnen und Spezialisten arbeiten in ParkinsonNet eng zusammen.
✅ Keine Kosten – nur Vorteile!

Das Réseau de compétences maladies neurodégénératives ParkinsonNet ist das erste réseau de compétences im luxemburgischen Gesundheitssystem. Es bietet kostenlose Diagnostik, Behandlung und Pflege für alle Menschen mit Parkinson in Luxemburg.

Mehr als 3.000 Menschen in Luxemburg leben mit Parkinson, aber viele sind noch nicht Teil des Netzwerks. Schließen Sie sich uns an und erhalten Sie die bestmögliche Unterstützung!❤️

Mehr Infos & Vorteile: www.parkinsonnet.lu/de

07/04/2025

The University of Luxembourg, in partnership with the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL), is seeking a Physician-Scientist for specialisation training in Neurology.

This unique role combines clinical care with cutting-edge research 🔬 as part of the National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD) — a flagship program funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund - FNR - FNR to advance diagnosis 🧪, treatment 💊, and personalised care ❤️ in Parkinson’s disease.

Do you hold a Medical degree (MD) recognized in Luxembourg and have an interest in clinical research on neurodegeneration?

📄 Read the job description here and apply 👉 https://recruitment.uni.lu/en/details.html?id=QMUFK026203F3VBQB7V7VV4S8&nPostingID=106364&nPostingTargetID=152004&mask=karriereseiten&lg=UK

05/04/2025

Adhérez à ParkinsonNet Luxembourg à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la maladie de Parkinson ! 🧠

📅 11 avril 2025 (Journée mondiale de la maladie de Parkinson)
📍 Luxembourg Research Clinic, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg

Vous vivez avec la maladie de Parkinson au Luxembourg mais vous n’adhérez pas encore à ParkinsonNet Luxembourg ? 🤝 Rejoignez-nous le 11 avril pour un événement spécial d’intégration.

✅Vous serez facilement integré dans le réseau
✅Rencontrez des neurologues, infirmiers et notre ambassadeur patient qui vous guideront
✅Découvrez les derniers traitements
✅Restez en contact – les médecins, les infirmiers et les spécialistes collaborent au sein de ParkinsonNet Luxembourg
✅Pas de frais – que des avantages !

Le Réseau de Compétences maladies neurodégénératives ParkinsonNet Luxembourg est le premier réseau de compétences dans le système de santé luxembourgeois. Il offre un diagnostic, des traitements et des soins gratuits à toutes les personnes atteintes de la maladie de Parkinson au Luxembourg.

📊 Plus de 3,000 personnes au Luxembourg vivent avec la maladie de Parkinson, mais beaucoup ne font pas encore partie du réseau. Rejoignez-nous et bénéficiez du meilleur soutien !❤️

🔗 Plus d’informations et d’avantages : www.parkinsonnet.lu/fr

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31/03/2025

On March 22, Prof. Rejko Krüger, director of Transversal Translational Medicine at the LIH, spoke at the Leben mit Parkinson event in Trier, Germany.

Organised by the German Parkinson’s Association and Dr. Matthias Maschke, the event welcomed an impressive number of 150+ attendees, including people with and their families.

Prof. Krüger shared insights on the latest Parkinson’s research, emerging precision medicine, and prevention strategies, also highlighting NCER-PD’s work. The event’s success led to newly diagnosed individuals enrolling in NCER-PD, reinforcing the impact of cross-border collaboration in Parkinson’s research and care.

Learn more about NCER-PD here and the ongoing work done in Luxembourg and the Greater Region: https://parkinson.lu/

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19/03/2025

Join the REPHLECS PD Study – Advancing Parkinson’s Care with Wearable Tech!🧠🔬

📍 Are you based in Luxembourg or the Greater Region? Our research study is still open for participants!

We’re exploring how wearable sensors can help detect orthostatic hypotension (OH)—a condition that causes dizziness and low blood pressure when standing.

We’re looking for:
✔️ Healthy adults (no neurodegenerative or cardiovascular diseases)
✔️ People with Parkinson’s (with or without OH symptoms)

🕒 The study lasts about a week, including a clinic visit + 7 days of home monitoring with innovative wearable devices.

🔗 For more information visit us at https://parkinson.lu/news-events/news/rephlecs-pd-study-advancing-parkinson-s-care-with-wearable-technology

Interested? Get in touch!
✉️ rephlecs_pd.dmed@uni.lu | 📞 +352 691143339

University of Luxembourg Klucken Wollscheid-Lengeling Sapienza Giraitis Zelimkhanov Terranova Luxembourg National Research Fund - FNR

11/03/2025

🧠 Dementia is NOT inevitable! 🌍💡

Aging is a privilege, but with it comes challenges like dementia and Alzheimer's. For years, people believed these were unavoidable—yet research now shows that up to 45% of cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes at different life stages! 🚶‍♂️🥦🧩

📊 In 2021, 20.8% of the EU population was aged 65+, and dementia cases in Europe are expected to double by 2050—from 9 million to 19 million. Globally, 55 million people are living with dementia today.

But we can take action now to reduce the risk and support brain health! 💪✨

🎙️ Dr. Joëlle Fritz, Research and Strategy Specialist at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, shared key insights on dementia prevention in a recent interview on RTL "The Lisa Burke Show." She discussed how lifestyle changes—like a balanced diet, regular exercise, and cardiovascular health—can help prevent or delay dementia. 🏃‍♀️🥗💭

🔎 She also introduced the "Programme démence prevention" (pdp), a Luxembourg-based initiative promoting awareness and prevention strategies 🇱🇺✨

📢 You can listen to the full episode here:
🌐 RTL Play: https://play.rtl.lu/shows/en/in-conversation-with-lisa-burke/episodes
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mrOtFFEXKa1DyxzfyUX1o
🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rtl-today-the-lisa-burke-show/id1503348120
📰 RTL website: https://today.rtl.lu/media/podcasts/a/2283310.html

25/02/2025

ParkinsonNet Luxembourg is growing! 💙🧠

In autumn 2024, new specialists joined ParkinsonNet’s multidisciplinary team to enhance care for people with Parkinson’s in Luxembourg. With the addition of dietitians and psychologists, alongside speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, the network is taking a major step toward comprehensive, patient-centered care.

👩‍⚕️ Why does this matter?

- Dietitians help optimize medication effects and manage symptoms like swallowing difficulties.
- Psychologists support patients and families with emotional and cognitive challenges.
- More professionals mean better regional coverage and access to expert care.

Since its foundation, ParkinsonNet has doubled in size, bringing together specialists to offer the best possible care. And we're not stopping here—new experts and training opportunities are on the way!

📍 Want to learn more or join the network?
📞 +352 44 11 66 35
📧 info@parkinsonnet.lu

Read the full article here: https://www.parkinsonnet.lu/en/news-events/new-specialists