The Foundation supports research across basic, translational and clinical science to speed breakthroughs that can lead to the creation of new treatments and a better quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Previously funded studies appear chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
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LRRK2 Biology Consortium, 2017Study of How LRRK2 Mutations Affect Cellular Processes that Could Lead to PD
Study Rationale:
One of the most common inherited causes of Parkinson's disease (PD) is defect in the LRRK2 protein caused by changes, or mutations, of the LRRK2 gene. LRRK2 regulates the movement of... -
Target Advancement Program, 2017Investigating Kainate Receptor as a Potential Target to Protect against Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Kainate receptors (KARs) are proteins on the surface of neurons that help to transmit signals between the neurons. The process generates electrical currents at the point of... -
Computational Science, 2017Software for the Analysis of Data on Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Collected Using Wearable Technology
Study Rationale:
Smartphone apps and wearable technology with built-in sensors allow people with Parkinson's disease (PD) to track motor symptoms such as tremor. The nature of this technology allows... -
Research Grant, 2017Searching for the Cause of Parkinson’s Disease in People with GBA Mutations
Study Rationale:
The GBA gene is responsible for the production of beta-glucocerebrosidase, an enzyme that breaks down fats. Scientists are starting to recognize changes, or mutations, in the GBA gene... -
Computational Science, 2017Using "Big Data" Methods to Better Plan Clinical Trials and Predict Outcomes of Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Parkinson’s disease (PD) progresses differently in every case, which makes reliable prediction of future outcomes challenging. Looking for better ways to predict disease progression... -
LRRK2 Therapeutic and Safety Initiative, 2017Using Organs-on-Chips to Test the Safety of New Drugs for Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Organs-on-Chips is a technology that recreates human biology in a microscopic device. In simple terms, the device comprises cells from a human organ, such as the lungs, attached to a...
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