In 1817, James Parkinson published “An Essay on the Shaking Palsy,” the first such recognition of a disease that eventually would be known by his name. On April 11, World Parkinson’s Day and the 267th anniversary of Parkinson’s birth, and throughout the month, the Parkinson’s community will raise awareness about…
To better understand how Parkinson’s disease affects minorities, the Parkinson’s Foundation is aiming to increase participation of this patient population, and particularly that of Latinos, in its PD GENEration genetic testing program. Doctors don’t yet have a clear picture of how Parkinson’s uniquely affects the Latino community,…
Researcher Amir Hirsa has found a way 240 miles above the Earth’s surface to study the aggregation of proteins that are the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and type 2 diabetes. Hirsa, PhD, is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering with a joint appointment in chemical and biological engineering…
The Parkinson’s Foundation is making an effort to put patients at the center of clinical research, both through its Research Advocates program and more recently, patient advisory boards, funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Since 2008, the foundation’s advocacy program has trained more than 300…
Despite economic challenges due to COVID-19 shutdowns, the Parkinson’s Foundation is investing $10 million toward research, its care network, and community grants, the CEO of the nonprofit has announced. “As it turns out, our donors have really stayed with us,” said John L.
Note: This story was updated Feb. 9, 2021, to clarify details surrounding the grant Chronic Care Collaborative received from Adira. Greg Smiley’s world changed abruptly in 2013. He was racing down a mountain road on an outback cycling trip in South Africa, when he hit an obstruction in the road…
Deborah W. Brooks, a former vice president at Goldman Sachs, had always had a “tug” toward nonprofit work, and after watching enough gala videos that brought her to tears, she decided to fully invest in a cause. A first meeting with the actor…
A documentary premiering July 29 on Israel’s satellite TV service provider, yes, highlights what one Parkinson’s disease patient was able to achieve when he set out to advocate for himself and other patients. In collaboration with Nisan Katz and Nir Kafri…
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