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


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    Pioneering Partnership with MJFF Drives New Parkinson's Treatment Toward Pharmacy Shelves

    With MJFF funding, Jeff Conn, PhD, at Vanderbilt University has accelerated a promising new PD treatment toward the clinic. Instead of targeting the dopamine system, his approach focuses on the…
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  • Sam Fox's Run -- 42 Miles a Day for Two Months

    Sam Fox's Run -- 42 Miles a Day for Two Months

    Chris Holt of the San Francisco Chronicle has been following Sam Fox's epic journey (undertaken from July to October 2011) to raise funds and awareness for The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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  • Largest Collection of Back to the Future Memorabilia at Auction

    Largest Collection of Back to the Future Memorabilia at Auction

    Let's hope that the proceeds from this auction are as big as the $4.7 million that was raised from the Nike auctions.
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    MJFF hosted NYC Research Roundtable

    Our latest in a series of Research Roundtables, held in 5 cities throughout the U.S. in 2011, was held in New York on November 12th with over 150 participants in attendance.
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    Michael Reenacts "Johnny B. Goode"!

    This past Saturday Michael took to the stage at MJFF’s annual charity benefit on Saturday night. Called "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s” he rocked out to “Johnny B. Goode.”
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    MJFF Awardee Dr. James Greene Publishes on Gastrointestinal Problems in PD

    MJFF continues to work to address research focused on the unmet needs of people living Parkinson’s disease (PD) today. 
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Michael J. Fox in blue sweater posing for the camera.

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