Press Room
We are committed to bringing awareness to the latest Parkinson’s disease (PD) news, research and resources. Browse and share our latest stories below or get the latest statistics, request an expert or download more information from our media kit.
Statistics
Find statistics from the latest Parkinson’s research.
Request an Expert
Contact Melissa Nobles Gonzalez at 305-537-9134.
Media Kit
Download logos, expert bios, fact sheets and more.
people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s
people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson's every year
people worldwide are living with Parkinson's
Press Contact
We are your trusted resource for the latest Parkinson’s disease news, statistics, research, expert commentary and more. If you are a member of the media working on a story regarding PD, please contact Melissa Nobles Gonzalez, Public Relations Manager, at 305-537-9134 or MGonzalez@Parkinson.org.
Press Releases
Parkinson’s Foundation and Tasso Announce Partnership to Accelerate Parkinson’s Disease Genetics Research
NEW YORK, MIAMI, AND SEATTLE (April 23, 2024) – The Parkinson’s Foundation and Tasso, Inc. today announced a partnership to expand and accelerate genetic research into Parkinson’s disease (PD).
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” Producers Raise $750,000 for Parkinson’s Foundation
NEW YORK & MIAMI (April 18, 2024) — A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
In Memory of Alan M. Slewett
The Parkinson’s Foundation mourns the loss of emeritus board member Alan M. Slewett. As a long-time supporter and Parkinson’s Foundation advocate, Slewett joined the Foundation’s board of directors in 2001.
In The News
U.S. Senate passes National Plan to End Parkinson's Act
May 23, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, sending it to the White House where President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law. Find out more about how this major milestone announcement has the potential to shape the lives of the one million Americans living with PD on our blog.
Reflections on winning the Made with Patients Award: our journey in Parkinson's disease
UCB Patient Stories Blog
May 29, 2024
UCB’s Patient Engagement Council for Parkinson’s Research (PECPR) initiative was selected as a winner of the second edition of the Made with Patients Awards, for its work in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation. “Made with Patients” is the first global award celebrating innovators in patient engagement and hosted by Patient Engagement for Medicine Development (PFMD).
Using a Blood Collection Device to Advance Genetic Research in Parkinson Disease: James Beck, PhD & Ben Casavant, PhD
Neurology Live
May 3, 2024
Parkinson’s Foundation Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, and Tasso Chief Executive Officer Ben Casavant, discuss the recently announced partnership to expand and accelerate genetic research in Parkinson’s disease during this long-format interview.
Better Lives. Together.
We know that awareness is power. The more people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that we reach, the more hope, care and resources we can provide. Watch our PSA below.