Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

PD VOICES MATTER: INTRODUCING THE VOICES OF PARKINSON’S COUNCIL

Posted on September 24, 2025October 5, 2025 by Phil Franchina

APDA recently launched its first Voices of Parkinson’s Council to...see more ensure that the perspectives and priorities of the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community are central to our work. The experiences and insights of people living with PD and their care partners help shape and enhance our programs, […]

APDA SUPPORTS FUTURE LEADERS IN PARKINSON’S RESEARCH

Posted on September 24, 2025October 3, 2025 by Phil Franchina

This past summer, APDA was proud to sponsor two exceptional undergraduate students...see more participating in the prestigious Barrow Neurological Institute Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in Phoenix, AZ. This highly competitive ten-week program immerses students in cutting-edge neurology research and provides hands-on experience in world-class laboratories. APDA’s sponsorship covers each […]

A NEW CHAPTER IN ADVOCACY AND IMPACT

Posted on September 24, 2025October 5, 2025 by Phil Franchina

APDA Launches Public Policy Department, Welcomes Anne Hubbard as Chief Public Policy...see more Officer The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has taken a major step forward in its mission to support those impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) with the creation of a new Department of Public Policy and Advocacy. […]

“Ask the Doctor” with Rebecca Gilbert

Posted on September 24, 2025October 3, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Q: My husband has PD and has excessive sweating, to the point that...see more he doesn’t want to go out anymore. He needs to change clothes multiple times during the day and night. What can be done? A: Excessive sweating can be a very difficult symptom of PD. Here are […]

Parkinson’s Advocates Rally in D.C., Urge Congress to Boost Research Funding & Ban Parkinson’s-Linked Chemical

Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Washington, D.C. (September 9,...see more 2025) — Every six minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This growing public health crisis costs Americans, their families and the U.S. government over $52 billion every year. This week, more […]

Today is the Parkinson’s National Day of Action – Get Involved!

Posted on September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Take action today (Tuesday, September 9) and join...see more APDA and thousands of policy advocates across the country today as we urge elected officials to support key policies that will help expand and advance important progress for PD. Led by the Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council […]

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

Posted on September 3, 2025September 2, 2025 by Phil Franchina

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 – […]

New Research on Pesticide Exposure Risk

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Phil Franchina

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 […]

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

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Phil Franchina

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 […]

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

Posted on July 24, 2025December 15, 2025 by Phil Franchina

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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