Spotlight on Research

Lorraine N. Clark, Ph.D.
One of the great mysteries in Parkinson’s revolves around why people develop the disease. In recent years, genetic studies have offered important clues to answering this question...
Find a Clinical Trial
PDF Research Initiatives
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has a four-pronged research program dedicated to finding the cause(s) of and a cure for Parkinson's disease.
PDF’s research program includes:
- Center Grants Program
- International Research Grants Program
- Fellowship and Career Development Program
- Collaborative Endeavors (including the Advancing Parkinson's Treatments Innovations Grant)









