Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

Understanding Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on October 1, 2025October 27, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What is Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease? When Parkinson’s disease (PD) is diagnosed between the ages of 21 and 50,...see more it is called young onset, or early onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD). Though symptoms overlap with typical PD, younger people face unique challenges, and even some surprising advantages, in managing the disease. Who Gets Young Onset […]

Tips for Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

People travel for many reasons – to see family, for business purposes, to...see more explore new sites or just to relax and unwind. Traveling often brings unexpected challenges, especially for those with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, with proper and proactive planning, there is no need to let PD hold you […]

Making Hope Possible: APDA Supports Researchers with $4.04 Million in New Funding

Posted on September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Supporting Innovative Scientists and Breakthrough Discoveries The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) proudly announces $4.04 million in new funding...see more for cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease (PD) research – representing a 55% increase in research funding from the previous year. These new awards support a remarkable group of scientists, each dedicated to advancing our understanding of PD and […]

Brain Imaging for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on August 19, 2025September 4, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is typically diagnosed based on clinical exam, but there are imaging tests that are available to...see more help in diagnosis. The most commonly known in the US is the Dopamine Transporter Scan (DaTscan), an imaging test in which a radioactive tracer, Ioflupane (123I) — which is also called DaTscan — is injected into the […]

How People with Parkinson’s Disease Can Minimize Risks During Hospitalization

Posted on August 5, 2025August 13, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Hospitalization can be stressful and challenging for anyone, but for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a hospital stay...see more can present unique risks. It is important for patients and their loved ones to be prepared for these situations in order to mitigate issues that may arise and have a chance at the best possible outcome. […]

Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation: A New Era in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Posted on July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How Adaptive DBS Aims to Offer More Personalized and Effective Therapy When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved...see more deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2002, it revolutionized the PD treatment landscape. DBS has since become a very effective therapy for certain patients whose symptoms are no longer adequately controlled by medication […]

Nanocarrier Breakthrough Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How Nanocarriers Overcome a Major Hurdle in Parkinson’s Treatment Delivering medications to the brain is one of the most...see more significant challenges in modern medicine. The brain is protected by an incredibly selective shield known as the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a defense mechanism that keeps out toxins and harmful agents but also prevents many therapeutic drugs […]

Exploring Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on June 24, 2025June 23, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What is neuromodulation and how can it be used to treat Parkinson’s disease? Medication remains the primary method of...see more treating Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, neuromodulation, or therapies that involve the manipulation of brain circuitry, can also be very effective in controlling PD symptoms in particular clinical situations. Two current neuromodulatory techniques for PD are deep […]

Parkinson’s Disease Research Insights from Dr. J. Timothy Greenamyre

Posted on June 10, 2025June 25, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Shaping the Future of Parkinson’s Treatment: Dr. Greenamyre’s Contributions and Outlook The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is committed...see more to furthering Parkinson’s disease (PD) research and proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for PD. Our Centers for Advanced Research, along with […]

How AI is Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Research and Clinical Care

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Understanding AI: A Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us and...see more becoming more and more ubiquitous in many aspects of our lives, including Parkinson’s disease (PD) research and clinical care. But what exactly is AI, and how is it accelerating PD research and improving how doctors care […]

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