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, 2014Role of Striatal Cholinergic Interneurons in Parkinson’s Disease Dyskinesia
Study Rationale:
In pre-clinical models, we identified an important role of cholinergic interneurons — which release the neurotransmitter acetylcholine — from part of the brain... -
Research Grant, 2014Gene Expression Changes in Striatal Cholinergic Interneurons Associated with Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia
Study Rationale:
In pre-clinical models, we identified an important role of cholinergic interneurons — which release the neurotransmitter acetylcholine — from part of the brain... -
Research Grant, 2014Development of an MgluR4 PET Radioligand
Study Rationale:
mGluR4 is a glutamate receptor that is believed to be a potential therapeutic target for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Developing an imaging tracer may allow researchers... -
Rapid Response Innovation Awards, 2014Improving Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Patients by Non-invasive Electrical Stimulation of the Cerebellum
Study Rationale:
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can experience difficulties walking (e.g., freezing), which can lead to falls and negatively impact quality of life. These symptoms are difficult... -
Improved Neuromodulation Approaches, 2014Adaptive Closed Loop Neuromodulation and Neural Signatures of Parkinson’s Disease
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Currently deep brain stimulation (DBS) is limited to “open-loop” stimulation, without real-time adjustment to the patient’s state of activity, fluctuations and types of motor symptoms... -
Rapid Response Innovation Awards, 2014Creating Dopaminergic Neurons in the Adult Brain
Study Rationale:
Loss of dopaminergic neurons is seen in Parkinson’s disease, and transplantation of these neurons can greatly ease symptoms. However, several major drawbacks are associated with...
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