American Society for Neural Transplantation and Repair
(ASNTR)
http://www.asntr.org/
A society composed of basic and clinical neuroscientists who
utilize transplantation and related technologies to better
understand the way the nervous system functions and establish new
procedures for its repair in response to trauma or
neurodegenerative disease.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(NINDS)
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
A federal agency that focuses primarily on conducting and funding
research into neurological conditions, including Parkinson's. News
and information on treatment, government policies, and clinical
trials are also available.
National Parkinson Foundation
http://www.parkinson.org/
Offers extensive treatment information and news about
Parkinson's for patients and caregivers.
Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)
http://www.pdf.org/
The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national
presence in Parkinson’s disease research, education and public
advocacy.
The Parkinson Alliance
http://www.parkinsonalliance.org
Raises funds, largely through partnerships and matching fund
affiliations, for research into the causes of and potential cures
for Parkinson's.
The Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Institute
http://www.pmdi.org/
A nonprofit based in southern California that is dedicated to a
full spectrum of patient care and research in the areas of
Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, from medical treatment
to surgical approaches.
The Parkinson's Institute
http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/
A nonprofit that focuses on news and information about patient care
and research activities in the neurological specialty area of
movement disorders. Two members of the Foundation's Scientific
Advisory Board, J. William Langston, MD, and Caroline M. Tanner,
MD, PhD, are affiliated with the institute.
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