Spotlight on: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

APDA funds eight Centers for Advanced Research across the country, which facilitate investigations into the causes, treatments, and ultimately,...see more a cure for PD. One of these centers is located at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where APDA funding supports: • Fellowship program in movement disorders • MRI-guided Deep Brain Stimulation • Non-motor symptoms study […]

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APDA’s New Program to “PRESS” Forward with Support/Information

Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS) is an eight week in-person support series with tailored content to...see more address the psychosocial needs of those who have been diagnosed within the last five years. Each PRESS support group is facilitated by a trained healthcare professional and will provide a structured platform for people to share […]

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Fundraisers Walk to Make an Impact

APDA’s Optimism Walks bring friends and families together in support of those living with Parkinson’s, mobilizing communities to put...see more an end to this disease, together. See how some participants have gone above and beyond in their fundraising efforts. Team: Porter’s Supporters Team Captain: Steve Porter Total raised: $1,635 When Steve Porter learned that he had […]

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APDA Grantees Investigate New PD Treatment Option

Alice Cronin-Golomb, PhD, at the Boston University School of Medicine, one of the 15 APDA grant recipients for the 2017-2018...see more academic year, is leading a team of investigators to create solutions for people with PD. Their objective is to develop a low-cost treatment to improve cognitive and gait function without causing negative side effects.  The inspiration […]

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$1.5 Million in Research Grants Awarded for 2017 – 2018 Academic Year

APDA is pleased to announce that $1.5 million in research grant funding has been awarded to support cutting-edge Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) research via four Post-Doctoral Fellowships, 11 Research Grants, and eight APDA Centers of Advanced Research as part of its 2017-2018 funding cycle. The grants are awarded through a competitive application process and reviewed by […]

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