News Releases
An APBD Research Funding Opportunity Through UPenn’s MDBR Program
The APBD Research Foundation in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania has launched a call for APBD research proposals. This Request For Applications (RFA) is made on behalf of the University of Pennsylvania’s Orphan Disease Center (ODC). Funds for the APBD [...]
APBD Tour de Friends Team Raises $99,000 During the 2022 Million Dollar Bike Ride at the University of Pennsylvania
THANK YOU! We had 104 enthusiastic and imaginative virtual riders on the APBD Tour de Friends team this year! This was our largest group yet who joined us for the sixth consecutive year at the 2022 Million Dollar Bike [...]
Jennifer Orthmann-Murphy, MD, PhD Joins the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board
The APBD Research Foundation today announced that Jennifer Orthmann-Murphy, MD, PhD has joined the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Orthmann-Murphy is Assistant Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of Age Span Fellowship in MS/Neuroinflammatory Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania. “We [...]
APBD Research Foundation Mourns the Passing of Board Member Robert Zuckerman
New York, NY – The APBD Research Foundation shares with deep regret the passing of board member Robert (Bob) Zuckerman on June 23, 2022.Please read co-president Jeff Levenson's thoughts on Mr. Zuckerman's passing...Mr. Zuckerman served on the Foundation's Board of [...]
First Virtual APBD Scientific & Community Conference is a Success!
On May 11-12, over 140 attendees joined the APBD Research Foundation for its 2022 APBD Scientific & Community Conference. The virtual event brought together stakeholders in the APBD community – researchers, health care providers, industry partners, and individuals and [...]
Foundation to Host Virtual APBD Scientific and Community Conference on May 11-12
New York, NY – The APBD Research Foundation is excited about hosting the virtual APBD Scientific and Community Conference on May 11-12, 2022. "We're excited about bringing together researchers, health care providers, industry partners, and individuals and family [...]