APDA Provides Initial Funding To Launch The Parkinson Association Of Alabama Resource Center Posted on October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 by Phil Franchina Resource Center Will Serve as a One-stop Shop for People with Parkinson’s and Their Families NEW YORK, NY – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is pleased to announce its support of The Parkinson Association of Alabama, Inc. (PAA) to develop a personalized, comprehensive and centralized Resource Center. The goal of the PAA Resource Center […] Read More
APDA Awards $1.5 Million in Research Grants Posted on August 15, 2017August 17, 2017 by Phil Franchina NEW YORK, NY – August 16, 2017 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has awarded $1.5 million to support cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease (PD) research via four Post-Doctoral Fellowships, 11 Research Grants, and eight APDA Centers of Advanced Research as part of its 2017-2018 funding cycle. With someone diagnosed with PD every nine minutes, this […] Read More
APDA Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Meets to Determine 2017-2018 Research Funding Posted on May 26, 2017August 31, 2017 by Phil Franchina NEW YORK, NY, May 26, 2017 – The American Parkinson Disease Association’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) met this week to review more than eighty-nine grant submissions all vying for nearly $1,000,000 in funding that will be awarded to both experienced and emerging young scientists in the Parkinson’s field. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is […] Read More
Launches Online Parkinson’s Support for People with Parkinson’s and Care Partners Posted on May 16, 2017December 10, 2017 by Phil Franchina APDA partners with Smart Patients to build new online community that will give patients and families access to support and to learn from one another. NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2017 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) announces today a collaboration with Smart Patients, an online support site for patients and caregivers, to create […] Read More
APDA LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT CAMPAIGN FOR PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH THIS APRIL Posted on April 11, 2017June 15, 2017 by Phil Franchina Social Media Campaign Celebrates the Drive, Determination, and Unrelenting Spirit of People Impacted by Parkinson’s Disease as They Gain Strength and Support Through the Help of APDA. NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2017 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to launch today a new […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Unveils New Brand Posted on March 9, 2017March 6, 2017 by Phil Franchina MORE THAN 55 YEARS AFTER ITS FOUNDING, THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES CRITICAL SUPPORT ACROSS THE U.S. FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY PARKINSON’S American Parkinson Disease Association unveils new brand strategy that illuminates its position as a leading provider of support to the Parkinson’s community and sets the stage for future growth NEW YORK, NY, March […] Read More
APDA Launches Parkinson’s Awareness Training for First Responders Posted on March 2, 2017April 5, 2017 by css-admin Unique symptoms of Parkinson’s can be mishandled and misunderstood in emergency situations. This new web-based program will educate police, fire fighters and emergency service providers and help save lives. NEW YORK, NY, January 10, 2017 — The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has partnered with the Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) at Rutgers, The […] Read More
Leslie Chambers, President & Ceo Of APDA To Be Honored By Umass Amherst School Of Public Health And Health Sciences Posted on October 12, 2016March 6, 2017 by css-admin LESLIE CHAMBERS, PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO BE HONORED BY UMASS AMHERST SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SCIENCES Ms. Chambers to give keynote address at UMass Dean’s Symposium on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases New York, NY, October 12, 2016 – Each year, the University of Massachusetts School of Public […] Read More
APDA Awards $1.6 Million in Research Grants. Prestigious Cotzias Fellowship Awarded Posted on August 3, 2016April 5, 2017 by css-admin The American Parkinson Disease Association Awards $1.6 Million in Research Grants. Prestigious Cotzias Fellowship Awarded. New York, NY, August 3, 2016 – The American Parkinson Disease Association is pleased to announce that it has awarded $1.6 million toward research for the 2016-2017 funding cycle. Included in this year’s support is a prestigious George C. Cotzias […] Read More
APDA And The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation announce Grant Funding To Cultivate Future Scientific Leaders Posted on July 6, 2016April 5, 2017 by css-admin AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION AND THE PARKINSON’S DISEASE FOUNDATION®ANNOUNCE GRANT FUNDING TO CULTIVATE FUTURE SCIENTIFIC LEADERS Expanding Opportunities for Emerging Parkinson’s Scientists (New York, NY – July 6, 2016) The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) are pleased to announce Summer Student Fellowship awards to support research that will help […] Read More
