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Parkinson's Disease Foundation

Contact Information

Executive Director
William Black Medical Research Building
Columbia Presbyterian Med. Ctr., 710 W. 168th St.
New York, NY 10032-9982

800-457-6676 (Voice - Toll-free)
212-923-4700 (Voice)
212-923-4778 (FAX)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), founded in 1957, is dedicated to research into the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of Parkinson's disease and related conditions. The PDF stimulates research by maintaining laboratories and granting postdoctoral and student fellowships. The Foundation has established a Brain Bank where brains donated by deceased Parkinson patients are studied. The PDF also conducts symposia for neurologists. The Foundation serves as a source of information to patients and physicians on all aspects of Parkinson's disease.

Publications

The PDF publishes results of its research and informative brochures dealing with patient care and physical rehabilitation for persons with Parkinson's disease. It provides an educational film for health professionals which demonstrates Parkinsonians before and after treatment with Levodopa. Serial publication: Parkinson's Disease Foundation Newsletter, periodically--articles provide information on PDF events, news stories of research findings, and technical advances in the field of patient care.

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Date Entered: 6/1/1998
Date Edited: 11/11/2003
Date Revised: 10/26/1999
Health Referral Number: HR0781
Accession Number: DP91A0108
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