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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.


  • INBRIJA Carton and Inhaler

    New Parkinson's Drug Comes to Market after Early Investment from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

    Our Foundation funded early trials of Inbrija, an inhaled levodopa powder approved last week for "off" episodes with Parkinson's disease.
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    Inhaled Levodopa for 'Off' Time Approved by FDA

    The FDA approved the formulation, called Inbrija, for intermittent treatment of "off" episodes in people with Parkinson's disease treated with carbidopa/levodopa.
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  • Lab Equipment

    Research Roundup: Trials Stepping Forward to Potentially Slow Disease and Ease Symptoms

    Several trials recently took steps forward to advance new therapies that could slow or stop Parkinson's progression and treat movement and non-movement symptoms.
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  • Testing Materials

    PPMI Dispatch: The Study Enters a New Phase

    The study completed enrollment and met the ambitious goal of enrolling 1,400 participants, including 600 with rare genetic mutations.
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  • Researcher-computer

    Harnessing AI for Parkinson's Research

    MJFF and IBM announced a partnership using artificial intelligence to develop a model for Parkinson's.
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  • 2018 in Review Research Progress

    2018 in Review, 2019 in Focus

    Read highlights and download our 2018 in Review/2019 in Focus booklet.
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