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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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    Ways to Advance Parkinson’s Research Online During COVID-19

    While some clinical trials have paused, there are still opportunities to contribute and advance Parkinson’s research from home.
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  • A Note from Our CEO: Partnerships Foster Progress

    Our CEO on the Importance of Partnerships in Drug Research

    Our CEO Todd Sherer talks to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) about the Accelerating Medicines Partnership for Parkinson’s Disease (AMP PD).
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  • New Collaboration Seeks to Incorporate Patient Feedback into Clinical Trials

    News in Context: The PASADENA Study

    We talk to representatives from Roche and Prothena about the results of the PASADENA clinical trial of a potential Parkinson's therapy targeting alpha-synuclein.
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    Newly Approved Parkinson’s Drug Aims to Lessen “Off” Time

    The FDA approved a new Parkinson’s medication that works with levodopa to give better symptom control and less “off” time throughout the day.
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    What We Fund: $10.4 Million in New Grants for Parkinson’s Research

    Our new grants include projects across our strategy to define, measure and treat Parkinson's disease.
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    New Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 In MJFF’s Online Study, Fox Insight

    Our online study, Fox Insight, has a survey open now that aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the Parkinson’s community. Join today at foxinsight.org to share your experience and help inform…
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    Telehealth: Can It Work for Parkinson’s?

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation has invested in research showing that telehealth may be useful in Parkinson’s for research and patient care.
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