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11/14/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation to Fund Progressive Predictive Animal Models of Parkinson's
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announced the launch of a new $2-million initiative to drive the creation of progressive, predictive mammalian models of Parkinson's disease, crucial research tools for testing neuroprotective and neuroregenerative therapeutic strategies in clinical studies.
11/09/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches Drug Discovery and Development Initiative
The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced its PD Drug Discovery and Development effort designed to validate the therapeutic potential of scientific discoveries and push them one step closer to the clinic.
11/07/2005 Disease-causing Protein Protects Against Nerve Damage In Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a protein associated with causing neurodegenerative conditions may, when appearing in normal amounts, actually protect against neurodegeneration.
10/31/2005 World Parkinson Congress Educational Sessions
The World Parkinson Congress is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, the day of the Opening Ceremony, a number of educational sessions will be offered to registrants.
10/31/2005 Significant Preclinical Benefit of GDNF Producing Stem Cells Shown in Animal Models of Parkinson's
Work led by MJFF scientific advisor
Eldad Melamed of Tel Aviv University has shown a significant preclinical benefit of GDNF producing stem cells in animal models of Parkinson's.
10/12/2005 Older Men with Parkinson's Disease at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures
New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds that Parkinson's disease in older men is associated with lower bone mineral density. Physicians should consider screening older male patients with Parkinson's for osteoporosis.
10/03/2005 Foundation Earmarks Up to $3 Million for Clinical Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation launches its second Clinical Discovery Award program, designed to fill a key gap in Parkinson's disease research.
09/29/2005 Low cholesterol linked to Parkinson's risk in men
A cholesterol profile that reduces the risk of heart disease may increase the risk for Parkinson's disease -- at least for men -- researchers report.
09/12/2005 Research Study Provides First Whole Genome Map of Genetic Variability in Parkinson's Disease
Findings Highlight 12 Potential "Susceptibility" Genes
The first large-scale whole genome study of Parkinson's disease reveals no strong single determinant of Parkinson's. If confirmed, these results indicate areas where small genetic contributions might interact with environmental factors to cause PD.
09/09/2005 Animal Model of Parkinson's Reveals Striking Sensitivity to Common Environmental Toxins
Two new studies show that loss of a gene linked to inherited Parkinson's disease leads to striking sensitivity to the herbicide paraquat and the insecticide rotenone. The studies shed new light on biological connections between inherited and sporadic forms of Parkinson's disease.
08/12/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to Further Drug Discovery and Development Effort in Parkinson's
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has awarded $1.5 million to fund seven projects that each aim to validate therapeutic drug targets for Parkinson's disease.
08/01/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces Grants For Parkinson's Biomarker Research Bringing Total Investment to Nearly $4 Million
Foundation Continues to Lead Efforts to Improve Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and Accelerate the Development of Treatments to Slow or Stop the Disease
The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded $1.8 million to six teams to support research into a reliable and accurate biomarker for Parkinson's disease.
06/30/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards Approximately $2 Million for Four Parkinson's Clinical Studies
The Foundation awarded approximately $2 million to support clinical studies related to Parkinson's disease under the Foundation's new Clinical Discovery Program.
06/29/2005 Study Reviews Cognitive Impairment, Depression in PD
Norwegian Authors Uwe Ehrt and Dag Aarsland Study the Psychiatric Aspects of Parkinson's for Current Opinions in Psychiatry
This study provides a deeper understanding of cognitive impairment and dementia in Parkinson's disease, and provides new information regarding the assessment and management of this aspect of the disease
06/22/2005 Majority of Physicians Who Treat Parkinson's Do Not Refer Patients to Clinical Trials, According to National Survey
Low Awareness Seen as Major Barrier to Clinical Trial Participation
While almost all of the physicians in the United States who treat people with Parkinson's agree that clinical trials are necessary to find better treatments for the disease, the majority of physicians have discussed clinical trials with just 10 percent or less of their patients with Parkinson's disease and have never referred a patient to a clinical trial. These are among the highlights of a recent nationwide survey commissioned by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Advancing Parkinson's Therapies (APT) campaign.
06/20/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Seeks Most Novel Parkinson's Research Proposals, Funding for 2005 Community Fast Track Program
Foundation Reaches Out to Parkinson’s Community to Support $2 Million Effort
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announced today the launch of its 2005 Community Fast Track program. Created in 2001, the annual program seeks out proposals that represent a new approach or new concept, and have the potential to significantly advance the field of Parkinson's research.
05/22/2005 And Fear of the Unknown
Opinion piece regarding the current stem cell debate in light of progress made by a team from South Korea to clone embryos.
05/05/2005 Clinical Study Results in Parkinson's Patients May Lead to Development of Future Cell Transplantation Methods
Results of the first post-mortem analysis of two patients with Parkinson's who received human fetal transplantation via "cell suspension" to restore dopamine neurons in their brains indicate that the patients experienced significant clinical improvement without any side effects.
04/30/2005 Analysis: Brain Docs Study Sleep, Exercise
04/26/2005 NINDS Solicits Research Proposals for Cell Biological Studies of Parkinson's Disease
More than $1 Million Committed for Five, Two-Year Grants
NINDS launches new initiative to stimulate progress in understanding the cell biology of proteins that have been implicated in Parkinson's disease through genetic findings.
04/19/2005 Four Leading Brain Philanthropies Announce Pioneering Collaboration
2005 Awards to Focus on New Technologies to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier and to Target Specific Regions in the Brain
MJFF, the Alzheimer's Association, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2) and The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at John's Hopkins -- known collectively as "The 2005 Brain Trust" -- collaborated on a new research program designed to accelerate the development of techniques to deliver drugs across the Blood Brain Barrrier - an obstacle that currently hinders drug development for many neurological conditions including PD.
03/31/2005 Acting With Intent
Michael J. Fox's charity aims to cure Parkinson's disease
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently ran a lengthy story about the Foundation, focusing mostly on Michael J. Fox and why he started the Foundation, as well as the impact we've had on the field so far. A companion piece talks about the Foundation's leadership in funding for stem cell research.
03/13/2005 Rasagiline Reduces Disability for Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease, The Lancet
Adding rasagiline once daily to levodopa treatment can improve Parkinson's patients' motor function, according to a study published in The Lancet.
03/07/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits $10 Million for Second LEAPS Program
The Foundation has launched a $10 million LEAPS effort, encouraging all-star teams of experts from various disciplines to tackle major questions in Parkinson's research.
03/02/2005 CBS Airs
On March 13 (9:00pm ET/PT) CBS aired "Saving Milly," a made-for-TV movie based on the bestselling book and real-life journey of political journalist and MJFF Board member Mort Kondracke.
Click here to visit the CBS/Saving Milly Web site for more information.
02/22/2005 Physical Activity Linked to Protection From Parkinson's Disease
According to research findings from the Harvard School of Public Health published in Neurology, men who exercise regularly and vigorously in their early adult life cut their risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 50-60 percent compared to men who do not.
02/12/2005 Amgen to Stop Providing Trial Drug
Some with Parkinson's believe the treatment helped them, but the company cites dangers
Amgen announced its decision to not continue providing GDNF therapy to patients who had participated in GDNF clinical trials.
01/31/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Boosts Stem Cell Research in Parkinson's and Awards Nearly $1 Million in Funding
The Fox Foundation awarded $1 million to four reseach teams working to achieve long-term survival of dopaminergic neurons following transplantation.
01/20/2005 Michael J. Fox Foundation Joins With Community Partners to Award $3.6 Million for Innovative Parkinson's Research Through Its 2004 Community Fast Track Program
The Foundation awarded $3.6 million in grants to support novel ideas in Parkinson's research through its annual Community Fast Track program.
01/07/2005 New Test May Detect Parkinson's Early, Aid Search for Drugs
The results of a study conducted by Pfizer indicate that it may be possible to detect Parkinson's using a simple speech test.
