About GAIPED

The Global Alliance for Inclusion and Ethnic Diversity in Parkinson’s (GAIPED) is an independent global consortium working to improve accessibility, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in Parkinson’s care, research, and clinical trials.

Founded by Professor K Ray Chaudhuri and Elizabeth Gordon, GAIPED brings together international advisors and specialists to promote equitable participation in research and better healthcare outcomes for ethnically diverse communities affected by Parkinson’s.

Advancing inclusive science, fair healthcare, and culturally responsive support worldwide.

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Join our mission to create a more inclusive future for Parkinson’s care and research

For Individuals

Become part of an international movement supporting fairer Parkinson’s care and research for all communities. Individual membership welcomes patients, carers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates who want to stay informed, contribute to future initiatives, and help shape more inclusive approaches to treatment, education, and support.

For Organisations

Join a growing global network of healthcare organisations, research institutions and professional bodies committed to improving inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in Parkinson’s care. Membership offers opportunities to collaborate on research, share knowledge, support diverse patient communities, and contribute to more equitable healthcare practices worldwide.

What we do

GAIPED works to improve inclusion and ethnic diversity across Parkinson’s care, research, and clinical trials by supporting culturally sensitive approaches for underrepresented communities.

We collaborate with researchers, clinicians, organisations, and patient groups to encourage wider participation in research, improve access to care, and promote equitable healthcare outcomes worldwide.

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