St. Louis

The American Parkinson Disease Association – Greater St. Louis Chapter serves people with Parkinson’s, care partners, medical professionals, students, and other interested individuals. The Greater St. Louis Chapter provides information, medical and support system referrals, bi-monthly newsletters, exercise classes, support groups, educational programs, and much more.

Contact Information

The American Parkinson Disease Association – Greater St. Louis Chapter funds the APDA Center for Advanced Parkinson Disease Research at Washington University School of Medicine.

Washington University School of Medicine

Joel S. Perlmutter, MD, Director

APDA funding supports:

• Provided pilot data for six currently funded NIH RO1 grants
• Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease & cognitive impairment occurrence
• Exercise, emphasizing gait and balance
• More than 4,000 Parkinson’s Disease patient visits