APDA Launches Parkinson’s Training for Fitness, Health and Wellness Professionals Posted on September 19, 2018September 21, 2018 by Phil Franchina American Parkinson Disease Association Launches Parkinson’s Training for Fitness, Health and Wellness Professionals Free online training program designed to teach fitness professionals how to best meet the unique needs of people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
APDA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD EVALUATES EXCITING RESEARCH IDEAS FOR 2018-2019 RESEARCH FUNDING Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Phil Franchina Established and Up-and-Coming Researchers Vie for More Than $1,700,000 in Funding NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2018 – The American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) Scientific Advisory Board recently met to review 70 grant submissions all vying for funding to be awarded in the field of Parkinson’s research. In addition, the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) reviewed […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD JOINS STAFF Posted on April 9, 2018May 15, 2018 by Phil Franchina AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD, JOINS STAFF AS VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Role designed to shape research strategy to help those impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2018 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) proudly welcomes Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, in […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Launches New Public Service Awareness Campaign: LOOK CLOSER Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by Phil Franchina Our Campaign Inspires People to Look Beyond Parkinson’s Disease and See People Living Life to the Fullest To kick-off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, APDA is launching a brand new public service announcement (PSA) that encourages viewers to look closer at Parkinson’s disease (PD). Featured nationwide on television (in English and Spanish) and in a social […] Read More
Walking to End Parkinson’s Disease: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Expands National Optimism Walk Series Posted on February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 by Phil Franchina More Cities. More Walkers. More Funds to Help People with Parkinson’s Live Life to the Fullest NEW YORK, NY, February 26, 2018 – The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) officially announces the schedule for the 2018 Optimism Walks — a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to […] Read More
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
