The Foundation supports research across basic, translational and clinical science to speed breakthroughs that can lead to the creation of new treatments and a better quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
Search or browse funded studies
Previously funded studies appear chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
-
[RFA] Use of PD Biosamples - Spring 2020, 2022Studying DNA Methylation in Parkinson’s Disease Using the Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study
Study Rationale: Developing accurate and reliable biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is critical for detecting early changes with the hope of better understanding the mechanisms of disease and...
-
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2022Multiculturalism, Reported Cognitive Complaints and Predictors of Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation
Study Rationale: Cognitive decline is common in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and changes in thinking and performance on objective cognitive tests reported by individuals and their family are...
-
Alpha-synuclein Seed Amplification Assay Program, 2022Comparison and Cross-Validation of Alpha-synuclein Seed Aggregation Assays in Samples of Skin, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Saliva and Tears
Study Rationale: Identification of misfolded alpha-synuclein aggregates in postmortem brain samples remains a major histopathological hallmark for confirming the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD)...
-
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2022Studying Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Features, Progression and Quality of Care in Latino Patients from a Population-based Epidemiological Study in the United States
Study Rationale: Social and medical factors can affect the rates of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and how the disorder manifests in different individuals. These factors may carry different weight in...
-
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2022Racial Disparities in Parkinson’s Disease Care Among Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders: A Retrospective Analysis of Hospitalization Data and Pilot Project for Prospective Cohort Study
Study Rationale: The state of Hawai’i is ethnically diverse, with a mix of Southeast Asian, East Asian and North Americans, in addition to distinct indigenous Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders...
-
Fall 2021 RFP: Expanding Biological Understanding of PD, 2022Examining Fatty Acid Imbalances in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: In people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), alpha-synuclein proteins aggregate to form structures called Lewy Bodies (LBs). These LBs have recently been found to also contain lipid...
Apply for a Grant
Our funding programs support basic, translational and clinical research from academia and industry.