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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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    Protective Genetic Mutation Discovered in Alzheimer’s

    A new report in the New York Times illustrates how studying genetics can help not only to better understand the causes and progression of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, but to…
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  • Theresa Lin, Sarah Simon, Katherine Leaver, Sonya Elango, Susan Bressman, Deborah Raymond, Rachel Saunders-Pullman

    Research Community Thanks Parkinson’s Study Participants

    Research volunteers advance understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Foundation staff and partners recently thanked local participants.
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  • When Life Gives you Parkinson's

    ‘When Life Gives You Parkinson’s’: Podcast Talks to MJFF about Deep Brain Stimulation

    The latest "When Life Gives You Parkinson's" episode posed the question — “Deep Brain Stimulation, Is It Worth It?” — and covered research on DBS and the experiences of people living…
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    Research Roundup: New Gene Therapy Trial Begins Recruiting

    Prevail Therapeutics is now recruiting for Propel, its clinical trial of a gene therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease in people with GBA mutations.
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  • MJFF Working Together

    A Prescription for Brain Disease Research

    In this essay for the Milken Institute, Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, calls for community and transparency to drive brain disease research.
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    What We Fund: $5.6 Million in New Grants for Parkinson’s Research

    The selected projects reflect our research strategy to define, measure and treat Parkinson’s disease.
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  • Brittany Meyer participating as a healthy control in a clinical trial.

    My Experience as a Healthy Participant in a Clinical Trial

    Senior Associate Director of Public Policy, Brittany Meyer, details her experience participating in a clinical trial at the NIH.
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