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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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    What We Fund: Advancing Parkinson’s Research from Biology to Better Care

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation awarded more than $195 million to Parkinson’s disease research projects in early 2026, advancing treatment development, precision medicine, genetics, disease biology and…
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    Precision Medicine Drives Momentum at the PPMI Annual Meeting

    The landmark Parkinson's Precision Medicine Initiative (PPMI) gathers information over time to learn more about how brain disease starts and changes and how to stop it. Learn about recent…
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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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  • Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025

    Your Gift Powers Progress

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation answers your questions about how every gift makes an impact on our mission to end Parkinson's disease.
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    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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