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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.
  • What to Ask before Enrolling in a Research Study

    What to Ask before Enrolling in a Research Study

    Read sample questions potential clinical trial volunteers should ask a trial team before deciding to enroll in a research study.
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  • MJFF's Targeted Social Strategy Accelerates Research Participation

    MJFF's Targeted Social Strategy Accelerates Research Participation

    The success of MJFF's targeted Facebook recruitment program for PPMI was highlighted in the news.
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  • Another Leap Forward for LRRK2 Development

    Another Leap Forward for LRRK2 Development

    With confidence from MJFF-led studies, Denali Therapeutics today announced it has licensed LRRK2 inhibitor compounds from Genentech.
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  • Reactions to Apple's ResearchKit Announcement Reverberate Around Web

    Reactions to Apple's ResearchKit Announcement Reverberate Around Web

    Following Monday's announcement of Apple's ResearchKit and MJFF's Fox Insight online study, news outlets around the web are chiming in about technology's impact on medical…
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  • New Technologies Amplify Parkinson’s Patient Voice in Research

    New Technologies Amplify Parkinson’s Patient Voice in Research

    In conjunction with Apple's announcement of ResearchKit, MJFF is announcing the launch of Fox Insight, a Web-based virtual clinical study open to individuals of any age, both with and without PD.
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  • Fox Trial Finder Recruits 40,000 Volunteers

    Fox Trial Finder Recruits 40,000 Volunteers

    The PD community reacts to this incredible accomplishment -- 40,000 registered volunteers have raised their hands to participate in Parkinson's clinical research.
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    MJFF Research Staff Reflects on Some of 2011's Big Impact Projects

    This week, the MJFF research staff reflected on some of the projects they worked on in 2011 that they believe could have the greatest impact on the Parkinson’s disease (PD) patient community. 
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