PPMI News

The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative is our landmark study launched in 2010 to deepen knowledge of Parkinson's and to better understand its onset and progression to speed the development of new treatments. Learn the latest news from the study here.

Robert Baittie Creates Happiness from a Parkinson's Diagnosis

December 30, 2014

Robert Baittie, a man living with PD who is also a participant in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative, blogger and author, is profiled in Make It Better magazine.

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Stop If You Can't Smell the Roses

March 21, 2014

“It makes you more knowledgeable. It makes them more knowledgeable. Everyone wins,” says Lynn Kermode of clinical research participation.

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Taste the Broccoli

March 18, 2014

To those who may be interested in clinical research but have concerns, PPMI participant Judy says, “At least go for the initial interview. Don’t say ‘I don’t like broccoli’ if you haven’t tasted it!…

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I'm Not Scared of My Genetic Status; I'm Empowered

March 5, 2014

Jessi Keavney, a guest blogger for FoxFeed, shares her story of finding out her genetic status, and how she took charge after finding out that she has a LRRK2 mutation.

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A Family Affair: The Genetics of Parkinson's Disease

February 25, 2014

Guest blogger and MJFF Patient Council member Genia Brin writes about finding out her genetic status and what it means for Parkinson's research.

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Three Questions for Ken Marek, MD, Principal Investigator of PPMI

March 8, 2021

PPMI Principal Investigator Ken Marek, MD, shares the greatest challenges in the search for a Parkinson's biomarker for PD, and how this study is already engaging scientists around the world.

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PPMI: The Data Keep on Rolling In

May 18, 2012

Recently, members of the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative community gathered in New York City for an annual meeting to discuss the current state of the study.

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