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Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi

Posted on January 22, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson's Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Dr. Gilbert interviews...see more one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

Posted on October 9, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert converses with the Director of the...see more National Rehabilitation Resource Center

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Exercise, Profiles in Parkinson's

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert converses with the Director of the...see more National Rehabilitation Resource Center

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Posted in Exercise, Profiles in Parkinson's

A Discussion with Tim Hague

Posted on July 10, 2018October 1, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert talks with Tim Hague, a Parkinson’s disease advocate and author, about his new...see more book Perseverance.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) by providing the support, education, research, and community that helps everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. Through a nationwide grassroots network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, APDA works tirelessly to raise public awareness of this chronic neurologic movement disorder and deliver outstanding patient services, resources, and educational and wellness programs to the approximately one million people living with PD in the United States and their care partners and families. Envisioning a world without PD, APDA’s national research program and Centers for Advanced Research aim to provide better treatments and unlock the mysteries of the disease. APDA is also committed to advancing public policy solutions that improve lives and move us toward a cure. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $338 million in its efforts to support the PD community.

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