Here you'll find current articles and information about Parkinson's and the Foundation, as well as information about events the Foundation is sponsoring. You can also view the Foundation's public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox.
The latest on PD, as reported by major news outlets.
07/06/2008 Behind-the-scenes Peek at Brain Research
07/02/2008 Bayer Stops Parkinson's Drug Project with Titan after Study Setback
Bayer AG. said it will end its cooperation with Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc. over the development of Parkinson's disease therapy Spheramine after the brain injection failed to show the desired effect in a Phase II study.
06/24/2008 Fit, Not Frail: Exercise as a Tonic for Aging
Regular participation in aerobics, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises can delay and may even prevent a life-limiting loss of physical abilities into one’s 90s and beyond.
Access the latest articles in the media about Michael J. Fox.
08/03/2007 Michael J. Fox Paces Through Life of Writing
05/07/2007 Column by Michael J. Fox Featured on Forbes.com
05/04/2007 Michael J. Fox Featured on The TIME 100
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06/26/2008 LPGA Golfer Jane Park to Raise Funds for Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Golf pro Jane Park, playing in the U.S. Women's Open, will donate a portion of her earnings to The Michael J. Fox Foundation to help fund critically needed Parkinson’s research.
06/03/2008 Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million to Visualize Alpha-Synuclein Protein in the Brain
Funding to be issued under second round of Critical Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease initiative
The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced a $5.6-million award to drive a Phase 2 clinical trial to investigate the potential of inosine — a naturally occurring chemical that gives rise to urate in the body — to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
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06/26/2008 Read Katie Hood's Blog on The Huffington Post
Just back from speaking at the 2008 BIO Global Convention, MJFF CEO Katie Hood continued her Huffington Post blog with thoughts on how strategic partnerships betwewn nonprofits and industry can help speed the development of cures for Parkinson's and other diseases.
Michael J. Fox, the Canadian-born actor who has used his success in film and television to advocate for Parkinson's disease patients, received an honorary degree Thursday from the University of British Columbia.
05/12/2008 Michael J. Fox Foundation "Plays to Win" at Third L.A. Fundraiser
In an exclusive two-part interview, Michael J. Fox talked to "Access Hollywood" about Parkinson's disease, the Foundation's progress, and his excitement to be back in Los Angeles surrounded by friends supporting the Foundation at "Playing to Win the Fight against Parkinson's," a poker tournament benefit held at Social Hollywood.
Learn about events the Foundation has sponsored, as well as events taking place in your area.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research would like to bring to your attention the following meeting: 2008 AAPS Workshop on Demonstrating Disease Modifying Effects for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: Drug Development and Regulatory Issues.
02/13/2008 Save the Date: Research Roundtable in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on March 25
The Michael J. Fox Foundation invites you to attend a Research Roundtable presentation titled "The MJFF Funding Philosophy and Research Portfolio Highlights."
01/10/2008 Save the Date: Research Roundtable in Menlo Park, California, on January 15
The Michael J. Fox Foundation invites you to attend a Research Roundtable presentation titled "MJFF Strategic Overview: The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Philosophy and Role in Funding Translational Research for Parkinson's Therapies."
See the public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox that are helping to get the word out about the importance of stopping Parkinson's.
04/01/2005 Degeneration
06/01/2001 Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali
05/01/2000 Michael J. Fox, May 2000
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