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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Access to Data and Biospecimens, 2015BioFIND: Analysis of A-beta, Tau and P-tau in CSF Samples
Study Rationale: Mixed pathology is common in all neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s disease (PD). Three cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, Ab1-42, t-tau and p-tau181, provide an...
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Therapeutic Pipeline Program, 2015Effects of Transcranial Stimulation on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
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Many people with Parkinson's disease experience freezing of gait, when the person is unable to move forward, despite his or her best efforts. Although it is not exactly clear why or... -
Access to Data & Biospecimens, 2015Evaluation of Alpha-synuclein and Hemoglobin Levels in CSF, Plasma and Saliva samples from the BioFind Cohort
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Alpha-synuclein pathology plays a major role in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Recent studies suggest that measurement of alpha-synuclein in biological fluids (e.g...
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Access to Data & Biospecimens, 2015NeuroX profiling of samples from the PPMI prodromal and genetic cohorts, the LRRK2 cohort consortium and the BioFIND cohort
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This work aims to provide genetic information at common genetic variants and rare genetic variants that have been associated with Parkinson disease. To do this...
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Access to Data & Biospecimens, 2015Whole Genome Sequencing and Analysis of the PPMI Prodromal and Genetic Cohorts, PPMI Genetic Registry and the LRRK2 Cohort Consortium
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This work aims to provide genetic information for the whole genome and assess the role of the identified genetic information in Parkinson disease. To do this...
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Therapeutic Pipeline Program, 2014Prevention of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia by Transcranial Static Magnetic Field Stimulation
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A major challenge in Parkinson’s treatment is the management of levodopa-induced dyskinesias. A promising approach is offered by non-invasive neuromodulation techniques. We recently...
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