Tracking the Impact: 2025 APDA-Funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Since 1961, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has supported innovative scientists working to understand Parkinson’s disease (PD), improve...see more treatments, and move closer to a cure. In 2025, APDA-funded investigators continued to drive high-impact discoveries throughout the Parkinson’s disease landscape, advancing knowledge in protein biology, brain imaging, environmental risks, and gut health, among others. These […]

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APDA’s New Bridge Funding Awardees for Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Announcing Bridge Funding to Alleviate Parkinson’s Research Funding Cuts The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) funds cutting-edge research every...see more year, identifying the most promising researchers and projects through a meticulous evaluation process. APDA has recently gone a step further to ensure that researchers who are facing unexpected delays and even cuts in funding have a […]

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Precision Medicine for Parkinson’s Disease: Inside Yale University’s APDA Research

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A closer look at our newest research center at Yale University The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud...see more to support nine Centers for Advanced Research which, along with a variety of funded grants and fellowships, are the backbone of our research program. At these Centers, some of the most compelling PD research is underway – research […]

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Texas Makes History With $3 Billion Investment in Brain Health

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In a landmark decision for medical research and neurological health, Texans overwhelmingly voted YES on Proposition 14 on November...see more 4, 2025, approving a $3 billion investment in brain health research. This monumental step promises to accelerate progress toward the prevention and treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and a range of other neurological conditions that impact […]

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

Posted on 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 […]

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

Posted on 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 […]

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How AI is Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Research and Clinical Care

Posted on 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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Women & PD Research Progress: Catching Up with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Advancing Parkinson’s Disease Research: APDA’s Commitment to Innovation The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is committed to furthering Parkinson’s...see more 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 a variety of […]

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Tracking the Impact: 2024 APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and...see more finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs related to Parkinson’s disease, investing more than $62 million in research since […]

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