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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Aligning Science Across Parkinson's, 2020Impaired Integration of Organelle Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale:
Geneticists have made great progress in identifying gene mutations that either cause Parkinson’s or increase disease risk. The critical next step is to determine how some of these... -
, 2022Studying the Epidemiology of Parkinson’s Disease in Latin America: Learning from Underrepresented Populations
Study Rationale: Initial evidence has shown that the global distribution of Parkinson’s disease (PD) may vary; however, little is known about the prevalence of PD across large parts of the world. This...
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, 2022Fostering Inclusivity in Research Engagement for Underrepresented Populations in Parkinson’s Disease, Phase II (FIRE-UP PD II)
Study Rationale: In recent years, scientists have learned that improving representation of all people in clinical research is an important way to fully understand diseases. This also ensures that new...
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, 2021Evaluating Patient-reported Outcome Assessment in Early Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: There are currently no validated tools for assessing functional changes in people at the earliest clinical stages of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Available approaches lack sufficient...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2022Understanding the Progression of Motor and Non-motor Symptoms and Functional Mobility of Māori and Pacific Peoples in New Zealand
Study Rationale: In this study, we will work with two underrepresented groups in Aotearoa, New Zealand, the Māori and Pacific peoples. By better understanding the clinical presentation of Parkinson’s...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2021Study of Cognitive Differences in a South Asian Population with Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Research on Parkinson’s disease (PD) has focused mainly on White, affluent populations. Little is known about PD in people of color. East London is one of the most diverse parts of...
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