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Important New Study Underway: Get Involved

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Phil Franchina

About the “Economic Burden” Study The study seeks to capture more of the financial costs associated with Parkinson’s.

An Innovative Idea To Save on Taxes While Supporting APDA – Charitable IRA Rollover

Posted on October 9, 2018April 6, 2021 by Phil Franchina

If you are 70½ or...see more older, consider making a gift to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) with retirement assets while reducing you tax liability. A Charitable IRA rollover is a way to make gifts to APDA and enjoy the tax […]

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® – Parkinson’s Disease Updates

Posted on October 9, 2018April 2, 2019 by Phil Franchina

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® - Parkinson's Disease Updates The International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement...see more Disorders is taking place this week (Oct 5-9) in Hong Kong. This is an annual meeting of Movement Disorders scientists and physicians from around the world.

What’s Happening at APDA

Posted on September 28, 2018October 23, 2018 by Phil Franchina

What's Happening at APDA

ASK THE DOCTOR

Posted on September 28, 2018October 23, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Ask The Doctor

APDA Announces Two New Centers for Advanced Research

Posted on September 28, 2018October 9, 2018 by Phil Franchina

APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) recently approved grants for two new APDA...see more Centers for Advanced Research: the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. These Centers support large PD research programs and facilitate research which is at the forefront of investigation into the cause, treatment and ultimately cure for PD.

APDA Launches New Blog

Posted on September 28, 2018October 9, 2018 by Phil Franchina

APDA is excited to offer a new blog on our website featuring Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, APDA’s...see more Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer.

APDA Launches New Blog

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Phil Franchina

APDA is excited to offer a new blog on our website featuring Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, APDA’s...see more Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer.

APDA Develops “Gold Standard” PD Training for Fitness Professionals

Posted on September 28, 2018October 9, 2018 by Phil Franchina

The APDA Parkinson’s Disease Training for Fitness Professionals is a 1-2...see more hour course with instructional videos and is now available on the APDA website.

The American Parkinson Disease Association Awards More Than $1.7 Million in Cutting-Edge Research Grants

Posted on September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by Phil Franchina

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)...see more is proud to announce more than $1.7 million in funding to support cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease (PD) research including: a prestigious George C. Cotzias Fellowship, two Post-Doctoral Fellowships, 11 Research Grants, and eight APDA Centers for Advanced Research. The grants are part of our 2018-2019 funding cycle.

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Important New Study Underway: Get Involved

An Innovative Idea To Save on Taxes While Supporting APDA – Charitable IRA Rollover

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® – Parkinson’s Disease Updates

What’s Happening at APDA

ASK THE DOCTOR

APDA Announces Two New Centers for Advanced Research

APDA Launches New Blog

APDA Launches New Blog

APDA Develops “Gold Standard” PD Training for Fitness Professionals

The American Parkinson Disease Association Awards More Than $1.7 Million in Cutting-Edge Research Grants

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