Understanding Parkinson’s

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.
Living with Parkinson’s

While living with PD can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinson's disease.
Resources & Support

Living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD) means getting the support you need — from tools that help you work alongside your care team to resources that empower you.
Advancing Research

Our research has led to breakthroughs in treatment and improved care that bring hope to the entire Parkinson's community.
How You Can Help

There are many ways you can support the fight against Parkinson’s. Whatever form your gift takes, you can be confident that it goes toward providing crucial resources for those affected by this disease.

Research Spotlight

Woman researcher looking at small cells in a petri dish

The Parkinson’s Foundation funds and collaborates alongside the sharpest minds in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. Every year, we fund numerous studies exploring all aspects of the disease — including the biology, neural circuitry and symptoms.

Our research grants and awards fund innovative ideas orchestrated by diverse researchers, from neurologists striving to improve care to scientists investigating the how and why of PD. Our goal is to ensure that the sharpest minds and groundbreaking ideas keep accelerating along the research pipeline.

Meet some of our current investigators who are among the 600 researchers the Foundation has funded. These scientists are conducting Parkinson’s research that can lead to a breakthrough at any moment.

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