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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Rapid Response Innovation Awards, 2010Genetic-epidemiological Confirmation of Top Hits of GWAS of Parkinson Disease: A Large Multi-center Collaborative Study
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A critical question which is still unresolved in the post GWAS (genome-wide association study) era focuses on the role of non genetic factors conferring either a risk or... -
Rapid Response Innovation Awards, 2007Gene-Environment Interactions in Parkinson's Disease
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Although the causes of sporadic Parkinson’s disease are still unknown, recent evidence suggests that exposure to pesticides increases the risk for PD. However, most of these... -
MJFF Research Grant, 2006California Parkinson's Disease Registry Pilot Project
Much remains to be elucidated about causes of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects at least 1,000,000 people in the United States. For example, little detailed...
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Clinical Discovery Awards, 2006Workplace Exposures and Biomarkers of Parkinsonism in Welders
The etiology of Parkinson's disease is unknown although previous research has implicated environmental factors in most cases. We have previously shown that welding, an occupation performed by over 500...
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MJFF Research Grant, 2005Nebraska Parkinson's Disease Registry
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) are co-funding the Nebraska Parkinson's Disease Registry with a three-year...
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Edmond J. Safra Global Genetics Consortia, 2004Gene-Environment Interaction in PD: Predicting the Onset, Prognosis and Response to Treatment
Parkinson's disease is a complex and heterogeneous disorder. Discovery of genes that result in rare inherited forms of PD has led to new insights into the cause of disease and the promise of effective...
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