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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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    PPMI Dispatch: Study Leaders Meet to Chart the Future of Parkinson’s Research

    More than 300 study leaders gathered in New York City for the annual PPMI meeting. They discussed scientific findings from study data and next steps for future research, with a focus on the…
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  • Acquisition May Speed PD Therapies to Meet Unmet Needs

    Roundtable Explores How Clinical Outcome Assessments Could Improve Treatment for Parkinson’s

    Parkinson’s Disease Endpoints Roundtable hosted by MJFF, Parkinson’s UK and Parkinson Canada. Read more on how clinical outcome assessments could improve treatment options in PD.
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  • 17 New Genetic Variants Linked To Parkinson's Disease

    What We Fund: $25.2M to Studies toward Restorative Sleep, Better Cognitive Function and More Improvements

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation announces 60 grants that total more than $25.2 million toward improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s.
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    Breaking News: Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Found

    New biomarker can reveal key pathology of Parkinson's disease and is a significant milestone in the search for a cure for Parkinson's disease.
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  • Ken Griffin Alpha-Synuclein Imaging Competition B

    Promising Results and Next Steps in the “Ken Griffin Alpha-synuclein Imaging Competition”

    Today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announced the culmination of the “Ken Griffin Alpha-synuclein Imaging Competition,” a $10-million program launched in 2019 in pursuit of a game-changing…
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    Research Roundup: Parkinson’s Studies Recruiting for Everything from Smell Loss to Genetic Variants

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.
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