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.
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Previously funded studies appear chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
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Target Advancement Program, 2016Targeting the Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response in Alpha-synuclein-induced Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
The mitochondrial (powerhouse of the cell) unfolded protein response (mtUPR) is the first defense mechanism for maintaining proper quality of proteins within the mitochondria. Defects... -
Research Grant, 2016Novel Quantification in Parkinson’s Disease Neurochemical Imaging
Promising Outcomes of Original Grant:
We hypothesized in the original funded grant that evaluation of texture and variability, beyond conventional averaging of voxel (element of space) intensities... -
Research Grant, 2016Electrical Stimulation of the Brain as Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Study Rationale:
Depression is a common non-motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), and impulse control disorders (ICDs) are behaviors that may arise with use of certain PD medications... -
Research Grant, 2016Registry for the Advancement of Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy in Parkinson's Disease (RAD-PD)
Study Rationale:
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) that may benefit those who experience motor complications, such as "off" periods and/or dyskinesia... -
Access to Data and Biospecimens, 2016MicroRNAs as biomarkers of the prodromal stage of Parkinson disease’
Study Rationale:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small regulatory RNAs controlling gene expression. We have recently reported reduced miRNAs levels in serum from Parkinson disease (PD) patients, and also from...
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Research Grant, 2016Parkinson's Disease Genetics Sequencing Consortium
Study Rationale:
The Parkinson's Disease Genetics Sequencing Consortium (PDGSC) was established following a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke workshop in June 2014 and brings...
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