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A Personal Responsibility to Meet the Brin Wojcicki Challenge

April 9, 2012

Did you know that you can become a part of the Brin Wojcicki Challenge through an anonymous gift? Here’s the story of one anonymous Challenge donor.

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Speeding Toward a Parkinson's Cure

April 6, 2012

Michael J. Fox Foundation Board member Sonny Whelen isn’t letting Parkinson’s disease slow him down. But he does, after all, drive race cars.

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Half-Time with Kristina

January 25, 2012

I had such a great run that I felt it deserved a blog post! I really enjoy when I have a great run.

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San Diego Union Tribune Reports on PPMI

January 24, 2012

Today the San Diego Union Tribune featured a Q&A with Douglas Galasko, MD a principal investigator with the Parkinson's Progression Marker's Initiative (PPMI)

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Bruce Springsteen Performs at Annual Fundraiser for Parkinson's Research

January 20, 2012

On January 14, Bruce Springsteen thrilled the crowd with his “surprise” performance at the annual Light of Day music festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, raising funds for Parkinson’s research

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Northwestern University PPMI Site Featured in the Chicago Tribune

January 18, 2012

Yesterday the Chicago Tribune profiled Delores Slezak, a nurse in Illinois, and her decision to participate in the Parkinson's Progression Marker's Initiative (PPMI).

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Michael J. Fox Fans: Tune in tonight for the 2012 People's Choice Awards!

January 11, 2012

You voted and tonight, find out who your Favorite TV Guest Star is! We congratulate Michael again on his nomination for his role as sneaky lawyer Louis Canning on The Good Wife.

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