Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress Posted on June 25, 2019July 12, 2023 by Guest Author APDA was in Kyoto for the 5th...see more WPC -- an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives. Read More
Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Posted on June 10, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Pre-menopausal women have a reduced risk of developing PD...see more as compared to men and post-menopausal women, suggesting estrogen plays an important role in prevention. Read More
APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019 Posted on June 3, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. APDA held the first Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference. on 5/17/19...see more to address urgent needs surrounding PD in diverse, under-served communities. Read More
American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights Posted on May 14, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 - Highlights Our team shares 12 highlights related to Parkinson’s research from the...see more 2019 American Academy of Neurology Meeting. Read More
Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini Posted on April 15, 2019November 19, 2019 by Guest Author Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with guest blogger, Dr. Alice Lazzarini Renowned researcher Alice Lazzarini, PhD chronicles the connection between...see more pα-syn, tau, and mitochondrial degradation, and how it may lead to new treatments. Read More
Freezing of Gait Posted on April 9, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can...see more help, as well as potential future treatments. Read More
Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Posted on March 12, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Parkinson's Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the...see more University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center Read More
Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh Posted on February 26, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Dr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers...see more Read More
Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Posted on January 22, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson's Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Dr. Gilbert interviews...see more one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers Read More
The Search for a Parkinson’s disease Biomarker Posted on January 15, 2019May 29, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. The Search for a Parkinson’s Disease Biomarker Dr. Gilbert discusses the importance and necessary features of a PD biomarker Read More
