Parkinsonism and parkinson's disease: interactions between environmental exposures and genetic factors

Objective

Parkinsonism (PD) is a major cause of disability in Europe. Evidence suggests that environmental factors, particularly exposure to commonly used chemicals, acting on susceptible individuals increase the risk of this disease.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-4. - Key action Environment and Health

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

University of Aberdeen

Address

Fraser Noble Building King's College
AB9 2UE Aberdeen
United Kingdom

Participants (4)

LINKOEPING UNIVERSITY

Sweden

Address

Valla-omradet, Hus Orgo
581 85 Linkoeping

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PARMA

Italy

Address

Via Universita 12
43100 Parma

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL COLENTINA OF BUCHAREST

Romania

Address

Sos Stefan Cel Mare Nr. 21
7202 Bucharest

UNIVERSITY OF MALTA

Malta

Address

Room 221, European Unit, University Of Malta, Tal-
MSD06 Msida