Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease: An Interview with ADPA Researcher, Dr. Edward Griffin Posted on February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Dr. Edward Griffin researches the relationship between neuroinflammation and Parkinson’s disease Today we introduce you to Dr. Edward Griffin, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the recipient of a 2019-2020 APDA Post-doctoral fellowship and is currently studying the role of inflammation in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). We asked […] Read More
PD and the microbiome Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What is the microbiome? The human gut harbors trillions of micro-organisms referred to collectively as the microbiome. Current understanding is that the microbiome provides a number of benefits to the human including help with digestion of food, help with warding off harmful microorganisms, aid in the absorption of particular nutrients, and creation of needed vitamins. […] Read More
Therapies for non-motor symptoms of PD in clinical trials Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The pipeline for Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications is extremely crowded these days, with multiple medications at various stages of research and development. Currently most of the approved medications for PD address the motor symptoms of PD – tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking difficulties. Medications are also available to help people overcome OFF time or improve […] Read More
Parkinson’s Partners: Introducing Medical Students to Parkinson’s disease Posted on December 1, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert As all of you know very well, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disorder that affects so many parts of a person’s life. In order for physicians to fully understand the impact the disease has on people with PD, it is not enough to learn the science and medicine of the condition. But how is […] Read More
Where are they now? APDA’s research success Posted on November 24, 2020February 11, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q&A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and has awarded more than $49 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process […] Read More
Is a vaccine for Parkinson’s disease possible? Posted on November 3, 2020October 30, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert As the world awaits an effective vaccine for SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), vaccines and vaccination are at the front and center of the news and in our minds. A vaccine is a substance that is introduced into the body in order to stimulate the immune system to provide protection against a particular disease. […] Read More
Highlights From The Movement Disorders Society Virtual Congress 2020 Posted on September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Every year the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) holds a conference and every year APDA is there, learning about the newest research and sharing our resources with the wider PD community. The MDS Congress is the preeminent gathering of medical professionals from around the world who are dedicated to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and […] Read More
APDA Announces Funding For 2020-2021 Research Grants Posted on September 1, 2020January 25, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert New, Innovative Parkinson’s disease Research Being Funded by APDA For people impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) the search for answers – the causes, a cure, better treatments – may seem elusive, too slow, frustrating. But all of us at APDA will not give up our pursuit, and rather than be deterred, we are inspired, energized […] Read More
Genetic Research in Under-studied Populations: An Interview with APDA Researcher, Dr. Karen Nuytemans Posted on July 14, 2020November 5, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease & Genetics in the Hispanic Population Today we continue our Interview with APDA Researchers series to bring you a closer look at some of the dedicated APDA-funded researchers who are working tirelessly to understand the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our guest today is Dr. Karen Nuytemans, a Research Assistant Professor in the John […] Read More
Early disease detection: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Mohammad Shahnawaz Posted on June 9, 2020June 15, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The search for a Parkinson’s disease biomarker Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series within this blog so you can get a closer look at some of the […] Read More
