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12/08/2006 Accepting the Risk in Hopes of a Cure
In a partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation, San Diego biotech Ceregene Inc. initiates the Phase II trial of CERE-120, a novel gene therapy product that has shown potential in preclinical trials to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease.
11/26/2006 No Exaggeration: Parkinson's Offers Lessons
The Westchester edition of Sunday's New York Times featured a column on David Eger, founder of Music for Parkinson's Research, one of largest community fundraisers that benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation will host a satellite meeting to ISCTM's Third Annual Meeting, to be held in February 2007.
10/17/2006 Gene Therapy Trials Show Promise against Parkinson's
Two Phase I safety studies of human gene therapy for Parkinson's disease have shown that the technique is safe and may reduce symptoms for patients.
08/11/2006 Hedge Fund Manager Who Plays His Cards Right
After entering the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the game’s most prominent tournament, on a whim, Michael J. Fox Foundation Board member David Einhorn came in 18th place this week, winning more than $650,000 -- winnings he has announced he will donate to the Foundation.
08/11/2006 TIVO Alert!
08/08/2006 Strong Evidence of a Genetic Risk Factor for Parkinson's Disease
A Mayo Clinic-led international research collaboration supported by The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Edmond J. Safra Global Genetics Consortia provides strong evidence that a genetic risk factor may account for 3 percent of the cause of Parkinson's disease.
08/08/2006 The Foundation Thanks David Einhorn for Donating His Winnings From the World Series of Poker
David Einhorn has just raised $659,730 for The Michael J. Fox Foundation by finishing 18th in the World Series of Poker’s main event. Einhorn sits on the Foundation's board and planned from day one of the main event to donate all his winnings to the nonprofit organization.
07/19/2006 Run Like a Fox on November 5, 2006
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is honored to be a part of the ING New York City Marathon's expanded charity program. Team Fox has a limited number of guaranteed entries available for this year's race.
07/18/2006 Michael J. Fox Urges President Bush to Sign the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 810)
04/16/2006 Read Michael J. Fox's Inspiring Interview with DATELINE
DATELINE(NBC) recently featured an hour-long program dedicated to Parkinson's disease. During the show, Katie Couric interviewed Michael J. Fox and discussed the role he and the Foundation play in the fight against the disease.
02/22/2006 Michael J. Fox's Welcoming Remarks at Inaugural World Parkinson Congress
Michael J. Fox delivered inspiring welcoming remarks to an audience of over 2,000 at the inaugural World Parkinson Congress in Washington, DC.
