Open to People with and Without Parkinson's disease
You can join whether you have Parkinson's disease or not. Take a short quiz to see if you can join.
For Community. For Family. For Yourself.
Black and African American Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD) is a research study. It is part of a global program to learn more about the causes of Parkinson's. Findings could lead to new treatments for all.
Fast Facts about BLAAC PD
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Part of a Global Research Program
BLAAC PD is part of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2). GP2 is gathering data from 250,000 people.
Takes Place in One Clinic Visit
The study team collects blood and health information at one visit. Travel is paid for by the study.
Be a Part of Progress
BLAAC PD is part of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2), a resource program of the Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) initiative. GP2 is implemented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The program aims to learn more about the genetic causes of Parkinson's disease.
BLAAC PD collects blood samples and information from Black and African American people with and without Parkinson's disease. Information from this study joins data from other studies around the world.
In 2023,
GP2 scientists found a gene change in some people of African descent with Parkinson's. This finding could help steer new treatments. BLAAC PD volunteers helped make this discovery possible.
Now the study needs more volunteers to accelerate more breakthroughs. Join us.
