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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.
  • 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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  • Todd Sherer on stage at PDTC 2019.

    Highlights from Our 13th Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Conference

    On October 15, our CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, welcomed more than 300 leaders to the annual conference in New York.
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    New Findings Bolster Case for Parkinson’s Therapies Targeting LRRK2

    Recent findings suggest LRRK2 kinase inhibitors may benefit a broad array of patients.
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    Second Chance for a Once-“failed” Alzheimer’s Drug

    Today, in what has been deemed a “shock move” by some media reports, aducanamab is back on the map.
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  • Ask the PhD: Immune System’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease

    Scientists discuss how inflammation could harm cells and what researchers are doing to better define, measure, and treat this Parkinson’s pathway.
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    ASAP Initiative Launches First Funding Opportunity

    ASAP seeks to support international, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research teams to address key knowledge gaps in the basic disease mechanisms that contribute to Parkinson’s development and…
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  • Patients and Doctor

    The FDA Is Asking for Feedback on Medical Devices

    The FDA is asking for feedback about the patient and care partner experience with medical devices and procedures, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS).
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