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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.
  • New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System Approved for Parkinson's

    New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System Approved for Parkinson's

    MJFF chats with Svjetlana Miocinovic, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology at Emory University about DBS and the new system.
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  • Record-pace Recruitment for STEADY-PD III Lays Foundation for Other Investigations

    Record-pace Recruitment for STEADY-PD III Lays Foundation for Other Investigations

    A comprehensive recruitment strategy may help speed urgently needed Parkinson’s therapies
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  • Closer to a Cure: Download Our 2017 Research Year in Review

    Closer to a Cure: Download Our 2017 Research Year in Review

    Read highlights from our 2017 Research Year in Review and download the full report for details on the year's critical programs, initiatives and collaborations that brought us closer to a cure.
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  • Inhaled Levodopa Resubmitted to FDA for Review

    Inhaled Levodopa Resubmitted to FDA for Review

    Acorda expects to hear within 74 days whether their inhaled levodopa submission is complete and will be reviewed by the FDA.
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  • What We Fund: Proteins, Constipation and Dog Sniffing

    What We Fund: Proteins, Constipation and Dog Sniffing

    Foundation-funded research lays groundwork to deepen understanding of Parkinson's and speed breakthroughs.
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  • Parkinson's Tozadenant Trial Discontinued

    Parkinson's Tozadenant Trial Discontinued

    If you or a loved one is part of the trial and have questions or concerns, contact your trial site coordinator or investigator.
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  • STAT: 'Michael J. Fox Foundation partners with 23andMe for precision medicine project on Parkinson's'

    STAT: 'Michael J. Fox Foundation partners with 23andMe for precision medicine project on Parkinson's'

    STAT covers the launch of Fox Insight and the collaboration between the Foundation and 23andMe to apply a genetically informed precision medicine approach to Parkinson's research.
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