American Parkinson Disease Association

APDA provides online training courses and support for technical issues or other barriers to course completion.

APDA’s virtual Parkinson’s conference was a free, two-day event scheduled for February 19–20, 2025, for people with PD, care partners, friends, family, and others interested in learning about the disease.

Dance for PD classes, please follow the link below: Dance for PD At Home with the APDA

The American Parkinson Disease Association provides resources, support, and information to people with Parkinson’s disease in states without an APDA location.

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville’s Department of Neuroscience project examines the pathophysiological relevance of phospho-ubiquitin to genetic and environmental Parkinsonism. Fabienne Fiesel is an Instructor for Neuroscience at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s project examines the differential detection of physiological and pathological alpha synuclein. Tim Bartels’ lab researches protein folding in health and disease, particularly alpha synuclein misfolding.

Van Andel Research Institute’s project examines the functional interaction of VPS35 and alpha synuclein in models of PD. Xi Chen, a post-doctoral researcher and grantee, studied human anatomy and cell biology as an undergraduate.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) supports people with Parkinson’s disease in the United States through patient services, education, public awareness, and research. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $282 million.

APDA’s core values shape its culture, decision-making, and interactions with the Parkinson’s community and its members.

The page lists APDA’s annual reports, IRS Form 990s, and audited financial statements. Since 1961, APDA has invested more than $338 million in research, patient services, education, and public awareness.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has invested more than $68 million in research since 1961 and funded research linked to major PD breakthroughs. APDA-funded researchers have used pilot data to secure grants.

The American Parkinson Disease Association’s nationwide network provides connection and community, information and referral, education and support programs, health and wellness activities, and events for people affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Founded in 1961, APDA is the nation's largest grassroots network dedicated to assist the more than 1 million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease. %