St. Louis

The American Parkinson Disease Association – Greater St. Louis Chapter is located in Chesterfield, MO and serves as a central location where people with Parkinson’s, care partners, medical professionals, students and other interested individuals can receive information, (including free printed material) medical and support system referrals, quarterly newsletters, exercise classes, support groups, educational programs and much more. The Chapter also supports programs and services throughout the bi-state region.

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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