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: $6 Million in New Grants for Parkinson’s Research

September 24, 2018

MJFF announces 41 new grant awards to better understand, measure, and treat Parkinson’s disease, as well as develop new research tools.

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PPMI: The Benefits of Collaboration & Digital Health

September 13, 2018

Deputy CEO, Sohini Chowdhury, talked to Roche for an article discussing PPMI and the importance of sharing data.

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Foundation Thanks Senator McCain for Contributions to Parkinson's Research

August 28, 2018

The Senator championed the passage of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act in 1997.

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Our 2018 Summer Interns are Leaders in the Office and Community

August 27, 2018

The Foundation's summer interns share what they learned during their internship and their greatest accomplishments.

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What We Fund: Brain's Resilience, Asthma Drug for Parkinson's and Signs of Disease in the Eye

August 13, 2018

Foundation-funded research lays groundwork to deepen understanding of Parkinson's and speed breakthroughs.

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'Scientific American' Talks LRRK2 and Parkinson's Research with MJFF CEO Todd Sherer

August 10, 2018

An MJFF-funded study suggests that a drug targeting the LRRK2 genetic mutation may positively impact the broader PD population.

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‘Variety’ Recognizes Michael J. Fox as ‘Philanthropist of the Year’

August 9, 2018

The magazine honors Michael J. Fox for his commitment to mobilizing patients and researchers to bring an end to Parkinson’s disease.

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