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Foundation Updates

Read expert commentary, insights and general announcements on how the Foundation is paving the way for Parkinson's research.


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    News in Context: Takeaways from Parkinson’s Clinical Trial of LRRK2 Therapy

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation explores implications of clinical trial results for an experimental drug aiming to slow Parkinson’s progression by targeting LRRK2.
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    My Research Journey: From Diagnosis to Participation

    Diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Rick Grant found purpose through research participation and advancing discoveries with The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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  • A group celebrates at the finish line of the 2026 Parkinson's Unity Walk.

    Stronger Together: Parkinson’s Community Gathers in Central Park for the 2026 Unity Walk

    Saturday, April 25, thousands of people and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease gathered in New York City’s Central Park for the annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk, hosted by The Michael J. Fox…
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    New Global Research Effort Aims to Accelerate Progress in Parkinson’s Disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s announce new Parkinson’s research grants to accelerate discovery and treatments.
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    Play a Part in Parkinson’s Precision Medicine: PPMI Enters a New Era

    Our landmark study, PPMI, has a new name to herald the scientific progress over the past 15+ years. Learn more about the future of precision medicine for Parkinson's disease.
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  • Michael J. Fox alongside 'Country Thing' headliners Eric Church and Little Big Town.

    Fourth Annual #ACountryThing Raises $1.5M for Parkinson’s Research in Evening of Comedy and Country Music Headlined by Legendary Talent

    On Wednesday, April 15, over 1,000 guests celebrated the incredible progress in Parkinson’s research at the fourth annual “A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” fundraiser in…
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