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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.
  • 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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  • Researchers talking with patients

    Parkinson's Inosine Trial Ending Early

    An interim analysis concluded that the SURE-PD3 trial is unlikely to determine that inosine can slow Parkinson's progression. The trial therefore is ending earlier than planned.
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  • Research Testing

    Alkahest Begins Phase II Trial of Plasma-Based Therapy

    As we age, the quality of our plasma and its proteins can degrade, which may contribute to problems that damage our brain cells and affect cognition.
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    Fox Insight Brings Patient Perspective to Parkinson's Drug Development

    At a meeting with the FDA, patients, researchers, clinicians, drug makers and nonprofits, MJFF discussed Fox Insight and the role of technology in drug development to help capture patient…
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