Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding

Making Hope Possible: American...see more Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding APDA-funded researchers pursue cutting-edge projects that aim to find innovative ways of diagnosing, treating, and preventing Parkinson’s disease. NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – […]

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New Research on Pesticide Exposure Risk

A new study, partially funded by APDA, has found that exposure to a common pesticide can leave long-term changes...see more in the brain’s genetic landscape, possibly increasing the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The research, published in Nature’s npj Parkinson’s Disease journal in July 2025, shows that the pesticide rotenone triggers lasting alterations in brain gene […]

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American Parkinson Disease Association Appoints Anne Hubbard as First Chief Public Policy Officer to Lead New Advocacy Department

Experienced...see more leader to amplify the voice of the Parkinson’s community through strategic advocacy and public policy initiatives New York, NY, August 7, 2025 — The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), a leading nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping […]

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Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?  Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has?

Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?  Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has? The goal of...see more the REGENERATE-PD study is to test whether a new gene therapy (AB-1005) is safe and effective for patients with PD. This therapy aims to introduce working GDNF to your brain, which promotes the survival of brain […]

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