Parkinson’s Advocates Rally in D.C., Urge Congress to Boost Research Funding & Ban Parkinson’s-Linked Chemical Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Phil Franchina Washington, D.C. (September 9,...see more 2025) — Every six minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This growing public health crisis costs Americans, their families and the U.S. government over $52 billion every year. This week, more […] Read More
Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding Posted on September 3, 2025September 2, 2025 by Phil Franchina Making Hope Possible: American...see more Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding APDA-funded researchers pursue cutting-edge projects that aim to find innovative ways of diagnosing, treating, and preventing Parkinson’s disease. NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Appoints Anne Hubbard as First Chief Public Policy Officer to Lead New Advocacy Department Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Phil Franchina Experienced...see more leader to amplify the voice of the Parkinson’s community through strategic advocacy and public policy initiatives New York, NY, August 7, 2025 — The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), a leading nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Welcomes Two Accomplished Leaders to National Board of Directors Posted on June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 by Phil Franchina New Board Members Bring Deep Expertise in Health Equity, Policy, and Nonprofit Leadership to APDA NEW YORK, NY, JUNE...see more 10, 2025 — The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to its National Board of Directors: J. Zoë Beckerman, JD, MPH and Adalynn E. Harris, PhD, MPH, […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Kicks Off 2025 Optimism Walk Series Posted on April 7, 2025June 10, 2025 by Phil Franchina Across the country, local communities will mobilize in the fight against Parkinson’s. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, APRIL 7, 2025...see more – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2025 APDA Optimism Walk series – a nationwide movement to raise awareness and vital funds for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association to Educate and Empower During Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Posted on March 11, 2025July 3, 2025 by Phil Franchina APDA helps the Parkinson’s community live life to the fullest in April and year-round. With a diagnosis every six...see more minutes, public awareness and support are crucial. NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 11, 2025 – April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month with a “Did You Know?” […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association’s Free Two-Day Virtual Conference Returns to Educate, Empower, and Engage the PD Community Posted on January 6, 2025July 3, 2025 by Phil Franchina Two days of learning, activities, and inspiration featuring top expertsFebruary 19 & 20, 2025 NEW YORK, NY, JANUARY 6,...see more 2025 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for its third annual APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference. Following the overwhelming success of its first two years – which combined […] Read More
Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding Posted on September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 by Phil Franchina Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding From genetic causes of Parkinson’s to the neurobiology of cognitive dysfunction,...see more APDA-funded researchers begin new work. NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $2.6 million to support innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2024-2025 funding year – […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PLAN TO END PARKINSON’S ACT BECOMING LAW Posted on July 3, 2024August 28, 2024 by Phil Franchina APDA remains steadfast in its mission to support those impacted by Parkinson’s disease as new law provides hope for...see more accelerated progress toward a cure NEW YORK, NY, JULY 3, 2024 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is celebrating the President’s signing of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act yesterday, marking the enactment of […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN & SIMPLIFIED CHINESE Posted on June 24, 2024July 2, 2024 by Phil Franchina APDA is Committed to Reaching & Supporting More People with Parkinson’s Disease NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 24, 2024 –...see more The mission of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is to provide the support, education, and research to help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) live life to the fullest. To promote health equality and access […] Read More
