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Dr. Gilbert Interviews Washington University School of Medicine APDA Fellowship Recipient, Dr. Abdulmunaim Eid About Parkinson's Subtypes

Today we introduce you to Dr. Abdulmunaim Eid. He is a recipient of a 2023-2024 APDA Post-doctoral fellowship, performing his research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He is interested in understanding the clinical differences among people with PD and correlating those differences to variabilities seen on MRI and PET brain imaging in PD. We asked him some questions about his work. Click here to learn about Dr. Eid's research goals, how the studies are performed, what has he found so far, and more.

Create Your Own DIY Fundraising Campaign

Cathy Krane, Midwest Regional Director receives check from Pedaling for Parkinsons in Aviston, IL Across the country, people are coming together to join in a common goal to do all we can to help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) to live life to the fullest. There are no limits to the ways that you can get involved and support the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), and our

online fundraising tools make registration, ticketing, and fundraising easier than ever. Join us as we spread hope, optimism, and a positive vision for the future. Whether you are living with PD, know someone who is, or just want to support a worthy cause – creating a DIY Fundraiser is a fantastic way to make a difference for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Click here for some great ways to get you started on your own DIY Fundraiser.

KMOV 4You has chosen APDA Missouri Chapter as their 2nd Quarter Partner! Keep your eyes open for News Stories, Commercials and more on Channel 4.

The Midwest Parkinson Conference Provided Great Resources for People with Parkinson's and their Care Partners

Over 500 people gathered at the Holiday Inn St. Louis SW for the Midwest Parkinson Conference. It provided great resources for people with PD and their partners. Leslie Chambers, President and CEO of APDA, and Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, APDA's Chief Mission Officer, participated in the conference and could feel the comraderie built in this community. A big thanks goes out to our sponsors:

Partners Abbott Amneal Supporters Greenleaf TheraCare Evergreen Adult Day Center Friends Aging Life Care Association Davis Phinney Foundation St. Louis Care Alliance Advocates Abbvie Acorda Assistance Home Care Bethesda Boston Scientific Continuum Friendship Village HouseFit Kyowa Kirin Medtronic The Rehabilitation Institute

American Parkinson Disease Association | Missouri Chapter Phone: (636)778-3377 Email: apdamo@apdaparkinson.org Office Hours: Mondays - by appointment only Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday - closed