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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- Research Grant, 2022Using a Systems-based Approach to Study the Molecular Processes Underlying Parkinson’s Disease: The Foundational Data Initiative
Study Rationale: This effort aims to produce foundational data that will provide immediate insight and a resource for understanding the molecular basis of Parkinson disease (PD). The work, conducted...
- [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...
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