Research Progress: APDA-funded research at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Research Progress: APDA-funded research at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders I just returned from the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (MDS) that took place Sept 22-Sept 26, 2019 in Nice, France. The meeting attracts scientists and clinicians from around the world who work in the field of Parkinson’s disease […] Read More
Mucuna pruriens – a natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease? Posted on September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Mucuna pruriens – a natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease? You may have heard about Mucuna pruriens (MP) as a natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and are curious about whether this is something that you should try. I will dedicate the blog today to a discussion of MP – what it is and what its […] Read More
Let’s talk about brain donation Posted on September 17, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Let’s talk about brain donation One of the most fundamental ways for scientists to learn about Parkinson’s disease (PD) as well as other brain disorders, is by studying the brain tissue of people with these diseases. There is never too much of this extremely valuable material for research studies. While there are major strides in […] Read More
APDA ANNOUNCES $1.7 MILLION IN NEW PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH GRANTS. FUNDING ENABLES 10 RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT IMPACTFUL RESEARCH. Posted on September 10, 2019October 1, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert APDA announces funding for 2019-2020 grants It is that time of year – when APDA announces our research grantees for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. We are very proud of our grant recipients who each has a unique idea that will hopefully benefit the entire Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. This year APDA has awarded $1.7 million […] Read More
New medication, Istradefylline, gets approved for Parkinson’s disease Posted on September 4, 2019 by Stephanie Paul New medication, Istradefylline, gets approved for Parkinson’s disease On August 27, 2019, pharmaceutical company Kyowa Kirin received FDA approval for Istradefylline, a new medication for Parkinson’s disease (PD) to be used as an add-on treatment to carbidopa/levodopa for those experiencing OFF episodes. (For more information on OFF periods in PD, please see this recent APDA […] Read More
APDA Seed Funding Leads to Prestigious NIH Research Grant Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Stephanie Paul APDA Seed Funding Leads to Prestigious NIH Research Grant APDA is exceptionally proud to congratulate Dr. Beom-Chan Lee, APDA Research Grant awardee on receiving a recently-awarded National Institutes of Health (NIH) R21 grant. Read More
APDA-funded research finds new role for alpha-synuclein Posted on July 30, 2019July 31, 2019 by Stephanie Paul APDA-funded research finds new role for alpha-synuclein This new understanding of alpha-synuclein’s function could open up new ways of thinking about treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Posted on June 10, 2019August 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Pre-menopausal women have a reduced risk of developing PD as compared to men and post-menopausal women, suggesting estrogen plays an important role in prevention. Read More
Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini Posted on April 15, 2019June 25, 2019 by Guest Author Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with guest blogger, Dr. Alice Lazzarini Renowned researcher Alice Lazzarini, PhD chronicles the connection between pα-syn, tau, and mitochondrial degradation, and how it may lead to new treatments. Read More
Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Posted on March 12, 2019June 5, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center Read More
