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Fundraisers Walk to Make an Impact

Posted on September 26, 2017October 6, 2017 by APDA

APDA’s Optimism Walks bring friends and families together in support of those living with Parkinson’s, mobilizing communities to put...see more an end to this disease, together. See how some participants have gone above and beyond in their fundraising efforts. Team: Porter’s Supporters Team Captain: Steve Porter Total raised: $1,635 When Steve Porter learned that he had […]

APDA Grantees Investigate New PD Treatment Option

Posted on September 26, 2017October 13, 2017 by APDA

Alice Cronin-Golomb, PhD, at the Boston University School of Medicine, one of the 15 APDA grant recipients for the 2017-2018...see more academic year, is leading a team of investigators to create solutions for people with PD. Their objective is to develop a low-cost treatment to improve cognitive and gait function without causing negative side effects. The inspiration […]

$1.5 Million in Research Grants Awarded for 2017 – 2018 Academic Year

Posted on September 21, 2017September 29, 2017 by APDA

APDA is pleased to announce that $1.5 million in research grant funding has been awarded to support cutting-edge Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) research via four Post-Doctoral Fellowships, 11 Research Grants, and eight APDA Centers of Advanced Research as part of its 2017-2018 funding cycle. The grants are awarded through a competitive application process and reviewed by […]

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