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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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    Trophic Factor Study Results: Placebo Effect?

    A trial of GDNF showed symptom improvement, but only after everyone in the study knew they were receiving the therapy.
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    Ask the MD: Choosing the Right Therapy for "Off" Time

    With a new Parkinson's drug for "off" time on the market and another under FDA review, you may wonder if one of these as-needed treatments is right for you.
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    What We Fund: $24 Million in New Grants for Parkinson's Research

    Our latest round of grants includes projects across our roadmap strategy to define, measure and treat Parkinson's disease.
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    15 Projects Studying the GBA Gene Receive Nearly $3 Million in Total Funding

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation and The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson's with GBA are funding studies into the most common Parkinson's genetic risk factor.
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  • Patients and Doctor

    MJFF Funding Deep Brain Stimulation Registry to Improve Patient Outcomes

    MJFF spoke with Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, MD, principal investigator of the DBS registry, to understand the goals of the study.
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    A Parkinson's Partnership Grows

    MJFF partners in the Australian Parkinson's Mission to support clinical trials of repurposed therapies that could slow the progression of the disease.
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  • Patient and doctors

    How Patients Helped Us Pick Our New Grants

    Members of our Patient Council discuss their role in choosing eight innovative projects we're now funding to treat gait and balance problems.
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