APDA responds rapidly to the...see more challenging funding climate with a bridge initiative supporting three promising researchers. NEW YORK, NY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) today announced the recipients of its inaugural Bridge Funding Awards, a new […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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. […]

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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?” […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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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 […]

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