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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Research Grant, 2024Developing A Resource for Exploring the Molecular Markers of Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Our understanding of the genetic, immunological and molecular determinants of Parkinson’s disease (PD) has advanced significantly over the past decade. Using this extensive body of...
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Research Grant, 2024(SUPPLEMENT) Cataloguing Proteomic Differences in LRRK2-Associated Parkinsonism With and Without Evidence of Pathologic Neuronal Alpha-synuclein
Study Rationale: Alpha-synuclein is a protein found throughout the brain and body. In most people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), an accumulation of abnormal alpha-synuclein is thought to contribute to...
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Research Grant, 2024Developing Outcome Measures for Assessing Freezing of Gait: A Multi-Center Study
Study Rationale: Standardized and accurate assessment of freezing of gait (FOG), a debilitating symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), is needed to develop and rigorously test novel therapies. However...
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Edmond J. Safra Movement Disorders Research Career Development Award, 2024Towards a Better Understanding of Treatment-refractory Gait Issues in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Freezing of gait (FOG) is a sudden arrest of gait despite the intention to continue walking, often while a person is turning, walking in a confined space or is in a situation that...
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Accelerating Biological Understanding and Therapeutic Translation for Parkinson’s Disease Program, 2024Preclinical Testing of Novel DBS Protocol for Long-Lasting Therapeutic Effects
Study Rationale: Deep brain stimulation is an effective therapy for motor symptoms of late-stage Parkinson’s disease. It works like a pacemaker to interrupt abnormal patterns of brain activity that...
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Therapeutic Pipeline Program, 2024Photoreceptor-directed Light Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Non-motor symptoms including sleep disturbances are common and enormously impact on the quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease. Sleep disruption affects motor function and...
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