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Parkinson’s Foundation Leads National Roundtable on Parkinson’s Care and Innovation
The Parkinson’s Foundation announced that it will lead a roundtable on September 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. aimed at identifying national priorities to improve care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Parkinson’s Foundation Launches New Program to Accelerate Clinical Trials
The Parkinson’s Foundation today announced the launch of a new pilot program, PD Trial Navigator, which will help fulfill a central goal of the ongoing PD GENEration study to accelerate genetic-focused clinical trials.
Parkinson’s Foundation Invests More Than $4.3 Million in Research Grants
MIAMI & NEW YORK (August 12, 2025) – The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced an investment of more than $4.3 million for 44 grants to accelerate cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease (PD) research.
In The News
What’s the Difference Between Parkinsonism and Parkinson’s Disease?
Health Central
August 14, 2025
Parkinson's Foundation Chief Medical Officer, Sneha Mantri, MD, discusses the difference between Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism, and how often symptoms can overlap.
Two locals set to run in ‘ultramarathon’ to raise money for Parkinson’s disease
News 10 NBC (Rochester, New York)
August 14, 2025
Two runners in Rochester, New York are to participate in the Oregon Cascades 100, a 100-mile race from Bend, Oregan to Sisters, Oregon. They hope is to raise awareness and over $25,000 for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Key Information About Parkinson’s Disease for Hispanic and Latino Veterans
Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance
August 10, 2025
The Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance highlights resources and education for this community, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options, including those from the Parkinson's Foundation.
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