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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...see more 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 […]

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...see more 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 […]

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,...see more 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 […]

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 –...see more 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 […]

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...see more 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 […]

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...see more 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 […]

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...see more 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 […]

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...see more 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 […]

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...see more 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 […]

APDA Launches Parkinson’s Awareness Training for First Responders

Posted on March 2, 2017February 8, 2021 by css-admin

Unique symptoms of Parkinson’s can be mishandled and misunderstood in emergency situations. This new web-based program will educate police,...see more 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 […]

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