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, 2018Gait as a Measure of Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Gait impairment -- difficulty walking -- is arguably among the most disabling symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), as safe walking is critical for maintaining independence and... -
Research Grant, 2018Using Deep Learning to Evaluate Changes Associated with Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale:
Recent advances in artificial intelligence and, in particular, in one of its methods called deep learning offer exciting opportunities for the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s... -
Research Grant, 2018Developing TLR2-Blocking Drugs to Reduce Alpha-synuclein-Induced Inflammation in Parkinson's Disease
Promising Outcomes of Original Grant: 100 words)
Synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD), is a group of disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). These disorders share one key... -
Target Advancement Program, 2017Toll-like Receptor Inhibition to Block Alpha-synuclein-induced Pro-inflammatory Signaling and Cytokine Release
Study Rationale:
Synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD), are a family of central nervous system (CNS) degenerative disorders characterized by alpha-synuclein protein-containing... -
Improved Biomarkers and Clinical Outcome Measures, 2017Dopamine Buffering Capacity Measured by phMRI as a Novel Biomarker of Disease Progression in Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
This project will test a new idea for measuring the severity of Parkinson's disease (PD). The brain acts as if it can store each dose of levodopa (L DOPA) for a short period of time... -
Research Grant, 2017Improving Participation in Clinical Trials in Individuals with Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes through Virtual Research Visits (ImPaCT-Atypical)
Objective/Rationale:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Fox Trial Finder is designed to facilitate and increase the participation of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and degenerative...
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