Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Chief Medical Officer Leadership Role

The Parkinson’s Foundation announced today the appointment of Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, as chief medical officer of the nation’s leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) through investments in research, care and education.

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Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Movement Disorders

The Parkinson’s Foundation announced a new Parkinson’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship program at Emory University in 2026.

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Leading Parkinson's Advocacy Groups Urge Strong Federal Investment in Biomedical Research

As Congress works to set funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, Parkinson's disease organizations call on lawmakers to ensure that a robustly funded, collaborative NIH — the essential engine of medical progress and hope for millions of Americans — is a cornerstone of the nation's budget today and in the future.

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Parkinson’s Foundation Expands Roster of Accredited Exercise Education Providers

NEW YORK & MIAMI (May 13, 2025) — The Parkinson’s Foundation is pleased to announce the accreditation of Dance for PD and Parkinson’s Pointe as Parkinson’s Foundation Accredited Exercise Education Providers.

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Selkirk Sport partners with Parkinson’s Foundation to promote the benefits of physical activity for people with Parkinson’s disease

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (April 15, 2025) – In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Selkirk Sport, a leading pickleball paddle manufacturer, has partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Abbott Sponsors Runners with Parkinson’s Disease at Boston Marathon

NEW YORK & MIAMI (April 14, 2025) – People living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and caregivers of those with the condition will run the 2025 Boston Marathon on April 21 on behalf of the Parkinson’s Foundation with bibs provided by the healthcare company.