GP2 Blood Collection in Tasmania

Thursday, 8th January 2026


Project title: GP2 Blood Collection in Tasmania
 

Principal Investigator: Professor Jane Alty
 

Principal Investigator institution: University of Tasmania
 

Summary of the project 

Blood and clinical data will be collected at three clinical sites in Tasmania (Hobart, Launceston and Burnie) over 12 months to provide whole genome sequencing data to contribute to the international GP2 study. Data will be collected from 500 people in total, including those with PD, atypical PD and healthy controls; further information and registration of interest can be found at parkinsons.utas.edu.au 

 

Project duration: 12 months