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, 2021Changing Rhythms in Parkinson’s Disease: Development of Motor and Non-motor Markers of Progression Based on Continuous Daily Monitoring
Wearable sensors enable continuous monitoring in daily life, but how can they provide insights into the progression of Parkinson’s disease? In this project, researchers developed models to quantify…
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De-risking Therapeutic Development for Key Endolysosomal Targets: TRPML1, TMEM175 and ATP13A2
Summary of Target and Rationale for Funding:
TRPML1, TMEM175 and ATP13A2 are lysosomal ion transporters involved in pathways associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathogenesis. These transporters…
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Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Pipeline Program, 2024Investigation of a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale:
Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms. While progress has been made in addressing motor symptoms, non-motor...
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Freezing of Gait, 2024TURN-IT: A Novel Intervention to Improve Turning in People with PD and Freezing of Gait
Study Rationale: Turning is a critical aspect of mobility for people with PD that, in some individuals, can precipitate freezing of gait. We recently developed a turn-specific intervention for people...
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