Tracking the Impact: 2024 APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and...see more finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs related to Parkinson’s disease, investing more than $62 million in research since […]

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Get to Know the APDA Centers for Advanced Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Inside APDA: Chapters, Centers, and Groundbreaking Research The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide network dedicated to...see more fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. APDA Chapters and Information & Referral Centers offer a wide […]

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Vaccines & Medications Targeting Alpha-Synuclein: Latest Parkinson’s Disease Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

New treatments for Parkinson’s disease Did you know that many pharmaceutical companies are working on vaccinations and other potential...see more new treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD)?  Each clinical trial and study that is underway is teaching us something new and important that will hopefully get us closer to a successful outcome. Research into potential new medications […]

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Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Exciting New Parkinson’s Disease Research is Underway On September 5, 2024, APDA announced 20 new Parkinson’s disease (PD) research...see more grants, for a total of $ 2.6 million in funding for the year ahead. Our grant recipients are working tirelessly to understand the complexities of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to develop new treatments and eventually, a […]

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What We Know About Parkinson’s Disease in Women

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Differences of Parkinson’s Disease in Women Parkinson’s disease (PD) impacts millions of people around the world, and it does...see more not discriminate based on gender. But while PD affects men and women with some similarities, the manifestation, progression, and even treatment responses can differ significantly between genders, in addition to important discrepancies related to healthcare access […]

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Are there different types of Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

An Interview With ADPA Researcher, Dr. Abdulmunaim Eid About Parkinson’s Subtypes Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform,...see more and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series within this blog so you can get a closer look at […]

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Tracking the Impact: 2023 APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA’s Impactful Research in Parkinson’s Disease APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on...see more the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major PD scientific breakthroughs, investing nearly $60 million in research […]

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APDA Proudly Supports New 2023 – 2024 Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Exciting New Parkinson’s Research is Underway On September 7, 2023, APDA announced 20 new Parkinson’s disease (PD) research grants,...see more for a total of $1.975 million in funding for the year ahead. Our grant recipients are working tirelessly to understand the complexities of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to develop new treatments and eventually, a cure. We […]

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Hope in Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $1.975 Million in New Funding

Posted on by Phil Franchina

From understanding levodopa induced dyskinesias to exploring environmental risk factors of PD, APDA-funded researchers pursue cutting-edge studies NEW YORK,...see more NY, September 7, 2023 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.975 million to support innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2023-2024 funding year. The funded research projects will delve into key […]

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