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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Target Validation, 2014Validating BAG5 as a Therapeutic Target of Parkinson’s Disease
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Poor handling and elimination of misfolded proteins has been identified as central in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). A special class of proteins within the cell... -
Target Validation, 2012Validation of Sirtuin 3 as a Neuroprotective Target in Parkinson’s Disease
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Mitochondria are the major energy generators of a cell. Dysfunctional mitochondria are central to the pathology of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). We hypothesize that improving the... -
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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