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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Get to Know the APDA Centers for Advanced Research

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Inside APDA: Chapters, Centers, and Groundbreaking Research The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide network dedicated to...see more fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. APDA Chapters and Information & Referral Centers offer a wide […]

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Vaccines & Medications Targeting Alpha-Synuclein: Latest Parkinson’s Disease Research

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

New treatments for Parkinson’s disease Did you know that many pharmaceutical companies are working on vaccinations and other potential...see more new treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD)?  Each clinical trial and study that is underway is teaching us something new and important that will hopefully get us closer to a successful outcome. Research into potential new medications […]

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Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding

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

Exciting New Parkinson’s Disease Research is Underway On September 5, 2024, APDA announced 20 new Parkinson’s disease (PD) research...see more grants, for a total of $ 2.6 million in funding for the year ahead. Our grant recipients are working tirelessly to understand the complexities of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to develop new treatments and eventually, a […]

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What We Know About Parkinson’s Disease in Women

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

Differences of Parkinson’s Disease in Women Parkinson’s disease (PD) impacts millions of people around the world, and it does...see more not discriminate based on gender. But while PD affects men and women with some similarities, the manifestation, progression, and even treatment responses can differ significantly between genders, in addition to important discrepancies related to healthcare access […]

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