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American Parkinson Disease Association Inc. EASE THE BURDEN - FIND THE CURE
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.
EASE THE BURDEN - FIND THE CURE
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. was founded in 1961 to "ease the burden and find a cure" for Parkinson's disease. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient services, education and raising public awareness about the disease. APDA supports nine Centers for Advanced Research, 52 regional Information and Referral (I&R) Centers, 45 chapters, and 250 affiliated support groups nationwide. Each year, the APDA Scientific Advisory Board reviews grant applications, and submits recommendations, for funding researchers whose work shows promise for making scientific breakthroughs or for finding improved treatments for Parkinson's disease.
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has set an
ambitious goal of raising $10,000 for research and patient support
before the end of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April.
Your gift today will help the 1.5 million Americans living with
Parkinson’s and their families.
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WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots organization serving Americans with Parkinson’s. Signing up with us is a great way to get the latest news about breakthrough research projects and treatments, receive invitations to local and regional events, share tips for healthy living, and so much more. Please join our email list today!
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2013 Research Funding Update
The APDA Center for Advanced Research
at The University of Chicago
Leading a staff of 19 scientists, 17 clinicians, three resource persons, and three support staff, Dr. Kang’s team strives to develop new approaches to understand PD and its treatment by recruiting scientists at the University who are outside the field to work on PD. Among the 13 current areas being studied are:
· The neuroprotective mechanisms of DJ-1
and DJ-1 as a biomarker of PD
· Biomarkers in PD
· Optical Coherence Tomography as a biomarker
· PINK1 cell biology
· The intrinsic vulnerability of dopamine neurons
· Genetic polymorphism in PD
· The role of cholinergic neurons in dyskinesia
In addition, the Center works closely with the local APDA chapter and Information & Referral Center with staff attending chapter board meetings, annual symposia, and giving talks at annual funding raising events.
2013 Parkinson's Action Network Forum
in Washington DC
In photo are (l-r) Leslie A. Chambers, APDA President
& CEO; Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes
(D-CT District 4); Steven D. DeWitt, PAN Assistant
Connecticut State Directorat at the 2013 Parkinson’s
Action Network Forum in Washington, DC.
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MEDIA STATEMENT
$14.4 Billion Economic Burden of Parkinson's
Disease Takes Toll on Families
-- $8.1 billion in medical expenses and $6.3 billion in indirect
costs attributed to Parkinson’s disease --
-- Two new studies published in Movement Disorders
detail economic burden and financial implications
of slowing disease progression --
Washington, DC
19th Parkinson’s Unity Walk
Saturday, April 27, 2013 (Rain or Shine)
Central Park, New York City
(72nd Street bandshell)
100 percent of donations goes to PD research
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