Uncovering the Roots of Parkinson’s Disease
Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) is a global research initiative changing the way science is typically done. By emphasizing collaboration, generation of research-enabling resources, and data sharing, we are accelerating the pace of discovery for Parkinson’s disease research.
Our Goal
Parkinson’s is the world’s second most common neurodegenerative disease and fastest-growing in prevalence. Parkinson's has no cure and no proven disease-modifying treatments that can prevent or slow the underlying neurodegeneration.
We are building collaborative and transparent research processes in an environment that can deliver faster and better research outcomes for Parkinson’s disease.
Our Method
- Funnel new ideas into the Parkinson’s disease research and development pipeline
- Facilitate the rapid exchange of scientific ideas
- Ensure that ASAP-funded work can be leveraged by others
- Establish a strong, diverse, and global pipeline of the next generation of Parkinson’s disease researchers
Our Research Community
Our global initiative was designed to break down silos and encourage scientific interactions. We currently support three programs, each with the goal of advancing research for the benefit of the entire Parkinson's community.
As a committed member of several consortia, we work collectively with organizations and the research community to accelerate scientific advances by fostering a collaborative and open approach to research.
ASAP By the Numbers
These figures reflect the growing momentum behind our mission to accelerate the pace of discovery for Parkinson's through collaboration and open science.
GP2's 11th Data Release
GP2 announced its 11th data release at the end of 2025, bringing the total to over 100,000 samples from individuals worldwide, making it one of the most comprehensive and globally representative PD datasets to date.
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Your New Site for CRN Research
We are excited to share that we launched a new website to showcase the impact of our Collaborative Research Network (CRN) community and the role of the CRN in driving discoveries in Parkinson’s research.
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ASAP's Research Round-Up
We are excited to share an update on recent advancements across the ASAP portfolio that fill critical knowledge gaps, promote the rapid dissemination of scientific insights, expand resource accessibility, and support the next generation of Parkinson’s researchers.
Read MoreTools & Resources
Our initiative is built upon the idea that supporting collaboration, resource generation, and data sharing will accelerate scientific discovery. We are committed to openly sharing all ASAP contributions, including research outputs, with the research community.
Datasets
We are dedicated to ensuring that the datasets we support are accessible to the scientific community so that they can be utilized by others, which may lead to new insights.
Lab Materials
We believe that enabling the research community to access and utilize lab materials will accelerate discovery. Check out some of the procedures and resources we use to support the characterization and distribution of lab materials.
Protocols
We are committed to ensuring that the research community has full access to protocols that we fund so that ASAP-funded research is fully replicable.
Code & Software
We believe that code and software sharing within the research community is essential to accelerating discoveries. See how all of our ASAP-funded codes and software are shared in a publicly accessible repository.
