Emma Fargher
NIHR Parkinson’s Disease TRC Manager
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As Manager of the NIHR Parkinson’s Disease Translational Research Collaboration (PD-TRC), I coordinate a national network of 17 centres working across four workstreams to strengthen translational PD research in the UK. My role involves overseeing the delivery of the TRC’s objectives and KPIs, coordinating workstream activities, leading on NIHR reporting, facilitating meetings, and supporting our dedicated PPI group. I work closely with patients, charities, researchers, and clinical teams across the network to support collaboration and help advance research into PD and atypical Parkinsonian disorders.
Career and experience
After completing my PhD in Parkinson's at the University of Sheffield, I joined the NIHR Sheffield BRC, where I have worked across several roles including research administration, communications, and Academic Career Development. In 2024, I became the Coordinator of the UK Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Studies Group (UK PD-CSG), a national network supporting clinical research into PD and atypical Parkinsonian disorders. After returning from maternity leave in April 2026, I took on the role of NIHR PD-TRC Manager, while continuing to oversee the UK PD-CSG at a strategic level. This enables me to work across the research pipeline from experimental medicine to phase 3 trials and ensure the patient voice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Why research matters
Research is essential to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s. Despite advances in understanding of the condition, there are still no treatments available that can stop or slow down its progression and less than 5% of people with Parkinson’s take part in research. Increasing opportunities for people to participate in research is vital to finding a disease-modifying treatment. By bringing together expertise from across the UK we can help find a cure.
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