Foundation Updates

Read expert commentary, insights and general announcements on how the Foundation is paving the way for Parkinson's research.

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How a Quiet Life Can Leave a Lasting Legacy

October 15, 2025

After a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Earl Norman supported future research by including The Michael J. Fox Foundation in his will. Read his story to learn more.

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Research Roundup: Recruiting for Clinical Trials Targeting Parkinson's Progression

October 6, 2025

The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.

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Framing a New Perspective: Torrance York’s Creative Journey with Parkinson’s

September 26, 2025

Torrance York, a professional photographer, turned to her art to process her Parkinson’s diagnosis.

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Five Things to Know about Disease-modifying Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease

September 16, 2025

Drugs targeting the biology that causes Parkinson’s could slow the disease. Record numbers of these disease-modifying therapies are in clinical trials. Learn more.

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15 Years of PPMI: Advancing Parkinson’s Research Together

September 23, 2025

The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative marks 15 years of advancing Parkinson’s research and driving discoveries.

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Parkinson’s and Environmental Risk: A Q&A with Dr. Caroline Tanner

September 4, 2025

The Michael J. Fox Foundation talks with Dr. Caroline Tanner on how environment, lifestyle and genetics shape Parkinson’s risk — and how to protect yourself.

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A Daughter’s Reflection on Legacy in Brain & Life

August 18, 2025

Kate Harmon, PD advocate and senior community fundraising specialist at MJFF reflects on her late father, Bob Harmon's, Parkinson's disease journey and the fundraising her family has…

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