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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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    What We Fund: $8.8 Million in New Grants for Parkinson’s Research

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announces 49 new grant awards totaling more than $8.8 million to projects that serve our mission to find a cure for Parkinson’s and…
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    Ask the PhD: New Technologies to Treat Parkinson’s

    Our latest video covers devices such as vibrating socks and a throat stimulator to help ease hard-to-treat symptoms.
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    Explore the Findings: New Infographic Illustrates the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Parkinson’s

    New infographic shows how people with Parkinson’s are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with findings from an online survey deployed through Fox Insight.
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    MJFF Announces Six New Funding Programs Now Accepting Applications

    The Foundation has launched six new RFAs for 2021 research support.
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  • Ask the PhD: LRRK2 Research Forges Ahead

    In our latest Ask the PhD video, MJFF staff scientist Dr. Marco Baptista talks about recent progress in LRRK2 research.
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    News in Context: LRRK2 Therapies Speeding Forward after $1B Biotech Deal

    This partnership speeding therapeutic testing is built on work from The Michael J. Fox Foundation de-risking LRRK2 drug development and supporting measurement tools.
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