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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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    The Michael J. Fox Foundation Joins BRAIN Commons to Accelerate Brain Disease Research

    MJFF joins BRAIN Commons, a data sharing platform for data analyzes in PD, to help fuel collaborative science.
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    The Appendix and Parkinson's: 'It's a Piece to the Puzzle'

    Rachel Dolhun, MD, vice president of medical communication at the Foundation comments on these findings.
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    MJFF Heads to Neuroscience 2018 Conference

    Staff and funded investigators from The Michael J. Fox Foundation will be presenting posters and symposia throughout the conference.
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    One Year Later, Thousands Speed Research Using Fox Insight

    Fox Insight, the Foundation's online clinical study, empowers those with PD to share their lived experience with the disease to speed research.
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  • MJFF CEO Todd Sherer and Carole Ho, MD, of Denali Therapeutics

    Five Highlights from Our Conference Illustrate Momentum in Parkinson's Research

    Presenters shared their latest findings in sessions focused on targets and biology, biomarkers and outcome measures and hot topics in the field.
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  • Pfizer's Parkinson's Drugs Will Be Developed by Start-up Cerevel Therapeutics

    Pfizer's Parkinson's Drugs Will Be Developed by Start-up Cerevel Therapeutics

    Cerevel Therapeutics gains preclinical and clinical-stage drugs from Pfizer's previous neuroscience program.
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  • Apply for Free Liftware Stabilizing Spoon

    Apply for Free Liftware Stabilizing Spoon

    The Uplift Program connects people with hand tremor to Liftware Steady, a stabilizing handle with eating attachments that makes it easier to enjoy meals.
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