PD and the microbiome

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

What is the microbiome? The human gut harbors trillions of micro-organisms referred to collectively as the microbiome. Current understanding...see more is that the microbiome provides a number of benefits to the human including help with digestion of food, help with warding off harmful microorganisms, aid in the absorption of particular nutrients, and creation of needed vitamins. […]

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Therapies for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in clinical trials

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

The pipeline for Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications is extremely crowded these days, with multiple medications at various stages of...see more research and development. Currently most of the approved medications for PD address the motor symptoms of PD – tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking difficulties. Medications are also available to help people overcome OFF time or improve […]

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Parkinson’s Partners: Introducing Medical Students to Parkinson’s disease

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

As all of you know very well, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disorder that affects so many parts...see more of a person’s life. In order for physicians to fully understand the impact the disease has on people with PD, it is not enough to learn the science and medicine of the condition. But how is […]

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Where are they now? APDA’s research success

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

Q&A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs...see more and has awarded more than $62 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process and […]

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Highlights From The Movement Disorders Society Virtual Congress 2020

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

Every year the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) holds a conference and every year APDA is there,...see more learning about the newest research and sharing our resources with the wider PD community. The MDS Congress is the preeminent gathering of medical professionals from around the world who are dedicated to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and […]

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APDA Announces Funding For 2020-2021 Research Grants

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

New, Innovative Parkinson’s disease Research Being Funded by APDA For people impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) the search for...see more answers – the causes, a cure, better treatments – may seem elusive, too slow, frustrating. But all of us at APDA will not give up our pursuit, and rather than be deterred, we are inspired, energized […]

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Genetic Research in Under-studied Populations: An Interview with APDA Researcher, Dr. Karen Nuytemans

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

Parkinson’s Disease & Genetics in the Hispanic Population Today we continue our Interview with APDA Researchers series to bring you...see more a closer look at some of the dedicated APDA-funded researchers who are working tirelessly to understand the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our guest today is Dr. Karen Nuytemans,  a Research Assistant Professor in the John […]

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Early disease detection: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Mohammad Shahnawaz

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

The search for a Parkinson’s disease biomarker Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through...see more 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 some of the […]

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Genes, Stem cells and Alpha-synuclein: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Vikram Khurana

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

Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about...see more Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our Interview with APDA Researchers series within the blog was created to give you a closer look at some of the dedicated APDA-funded researchers who are focused on finding better treatments and a […]

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Research Progress: APDA-funded research at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders

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

I just returned from the International...see more Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (MDS) that took place Sept 22-Sept 26, 2019 in Nice, France. The meeting attracts scientists and clinicians from around the world who work in the field of Parkinson’s disease […]

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