The CENTRE-PD research is organized in six work packages (WPs) that will be leveraged in Luxembourg through collaboration and knowledge transfer from its experienced partners in Oxford and Tübingen.
Therein, WP 1 to 3 focus on implementing a scientific strategy for stepping up and stimulating scientific excellence and innovation capacity in Parkinson’s disease research in Luxembourg.
WP |
Title |
Addressed themes |
1 | Patient cohorts | Building of cohorts, Harmonisation of clinical assessments and data acquisition, Genetic characterisation and stratification |
2 | Diagnosis | Neuro-imaging, Brain bank |
3 | Treatment | Advanced stem cell technologies, Deep brain stimulation, Device-based assessment |
Furthermore, WP 4 to 6 focus on ensuring sustainability and viability of the novel PD clinical centre through integration in and implementation of the Smart Specialisation Strategy of Luxembourg as well as stable partnerships and networks.
WP |
Title |
Addressed themes |
4 |
People, networks and partnerships |
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5 |
Awareness, outreach and communication programmes |
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6 |
Institutional sustainability and innovation |
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