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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Improved Biomarkers and Clinical Outcome Measures, 2015Validation of a Performance-based Assessment of Functional Ability Related to Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale:
There is a pressing need for new treatments to address cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease, yet there is no consensus on how to best evaluate their... -
Cognition Biomarkers, 2013Validation of Computer-based Saccade Measures as a Biomarker for Neurocognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease
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Saccades are fast eye movements that shift visual focus for tasks like reading, visual searching and coordinating safe movement. Research has shown that the speed, accuracy and... -
Research Grant, 2022Cognitive Assessment of Non-Human Primate Models of Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale: Cognitive impairments cause significant disability for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Problems such as reduced attention or difficulty following plans can occur very early in...
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Defining Cognitive Phenotypes of Parkinson’s Disease, 2011The Relationship Between Cognitive Phenotypes of PD with Visual Hallucinations and 5HT2A Receptors in the Inferotemporal Cortex
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The project aims to understand the mechanisms underlying cognitive deficits that are associated with visual hallucinations (VH) in Parkinson’s disease (PD). We have previously... -
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2021Study of Cognitive Differences in a South Asian Population with Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Research on Parkinson’s disease (PD) has focused mainly on White, affluent populations. Little is known about PD in people of color. East London is one of the most diverse parts of...
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MJFF Research Grant, 2012Neuroimaging Markers Predict Cognitive Decline in PD
Promising Outcomes of Original Grant:
Excessive amounts of amyloid in brain tissue are believed to be toxic and cause the neuronal damage that results in dementia. Amyloid deposits can be detected in...
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