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08/27/2010 Michael J. Fox Foundation Statement in Response to Federal District Court Preliminary Injunction Halting Federal Funding for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
MJFF is dismayed by this week’s ruling. On behalf of Parkinson’s patients and their loved ones, we stand with the majority of Americans who believe in the scientific freedom to pursue all promising avenues toward finding cures.
08/23/2010 UAB Part of $40 Million Parkinson's Study
The Birmingham News -
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a clinical site for PPMI, MJFF's landmark study to find biomarkers of Parkinson's disease.
08/19/2010 David Standaert, MD, Discusses PPMI in Birmingham on WBRC
MyFoxAl.com -
David Standaert, principal investigator of the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative at the University of Alabama Birmingham, discusses the study with Rick Journey on WBRC.
08/13/2010 Rare Sharing of Data Leads to Progress on Alzheimer’s
The New York Times -
The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, MJFF’s landmark clinical study aiming to identify biomarkers that reveal the progression of PD, is reported in the New York Times. Biomarkers are critical to developing long-awaited disease-modifying treatments that will transform patients’ lives.
08/11/2010 News in Context: Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Biomarkers Make Headlines
Todd Sherer, PhD, the Foundation’s vice president, research programs, discussed major biomarkers news reported this week -- and how the findings are bringing us closer to life-transforming treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
07/30/2010 News in Context: New Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
A New York Times article discusses the impact of biomarkers on criteria for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Dr. Ken Marek, principal investigator of PPMI, discusses how PD biomarkers will impact diagnosis and treatment as well as drug development.
07/13/2010 A $2.5 Million Gift to Chart, Conquer Parkinson's
Wall Street Journal -
The Wall Street Journal's "Donor of the Day" column features Mrs. Lily Safra's $2.5 million gift to MJFF to support the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative.
07/13/2010 Mrs. Lily Safra's Lead Gift of $2.5 Million to Support Landmark Study to Find Biomarkers of Parkinson's Disease
Philanthropist Lily Safra's gift will support the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). Mrs. Safra’s commitment will help galvanize the search for a biomarker of Parkinson’s disease progression.
06/23/2010 Sergey Brin's Search for a Parkinson's Cure
Wired -
Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, discusses his investments in PD research to "really move the needle". Brin is an "active and enthusiastic investor" in The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
06/18/2010 Fourth Annual PD Therapeutics Conference: October 6, 2010
Hosted by MJFF and the New York Academy of Sciences, the PD Therapeutics Conference is the only major scientific symposium exclusively focused on speeding PD therapeutic development.
05/17/2010 Reminder: Contributions to MJFF Support Parkinson's Research, Not Political Candidates or Campaigns
Contributions made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research support our organization's research efforts and are not used to support any political candidate or campaign.
05/14/2010 Enroll in a Clinical Trial Today to Help Speed Research Toward a Cure for PD
There is a critical need for clinical trial participants — including people with Parkinson’s and healthy individuals. Learn about SURE-PD and STEADY PD, two promising trials currently in need of volunteers.
04/21/2010 MJFF Launches Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
The groundbreaking, $40 million, five-year observational clinical study seeks to identify biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease.
04/16/2010 MJFF Supports Cures Acceleration Network (CAN)
As part of the health care reform bill, CAN will help speed urgently needed medical treatments to market. MJFF is one of 81 organizations that is now requesting funds to support CAN.
03/29/2010 Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month Partners with Team Fox, Pledges at Least $50,000 to Parkinson's Research
Together, Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners’ Month and Team Fox will inspire runners across the country this spring to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
03/08/2010 Nature Medicine Profiles MJFF's Collaborative Efforts to Advance LRRK2 Research
Nature Medicine -
The LRRK2 Biology Consortium, funded by MJFF to advance understanding of the LRRK2 gene, is profiled in the March edition of Nature Medicine.
03/08/2010 Developing Improved Research Models
Nature Medicine -
Nature Medicine discusses the latest technology for creating improved pre-clinical research models, including models funded by MJFF.
02/17/2010 Ex-NBAer Grant, Actor Fox Join Forces to Battle Parkinson's
NBA.com -
Ex-NBAer Brian Grant's friendship with Michael J. Fox -- perhaps one of the most famous people living with Parkinson's -- has provided Grant with a compass, some sense of direction of what to do with his new life.
