Brain Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative disorder that gradually and relentlessly robs patients of coordinated movement while inflicting non-motor symptoms ranging from cognitive impairment to gastrointestinal issues.
Although PD is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, there are no effective treatments to slow disease progression, making it a devastating diagnosis for patients and their families.
Our Work
Parkinson’s Disease: A Giving Smarter Guide
In 2015, the SPARC team partnered with the Sergey Brin Family Foundation (SBFF) to better understand the landscape of PD research and funding, identifying opportunities for future investments. Building on this analysis, SPARC published a Giving Smarter Guide.
Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s
Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) was launched in 2019 and continues to transform the state of Parkinson’s and neurodegenerative disease research.
