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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Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2022Multiculturalism, Reported Cognitive Complaints and Predictors of Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation
Study Rationale: Cognitive decline is common in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and changes in thinking and performance on objective cognitive tests reported by individuals and their family are...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Parkinson's research, 2022Racial Disparities in Parkinson’s Disease Care Among Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders: A Retrospective Analysis of Hospitalization Data and Pilot Project for Prospective Cohort Study
Study Rationale: The state of Hawai’i is ethnically diverse, with a mix of Southeast Asian, East Asian and North Americans, in addition to distinct indigenous Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders...
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Therapeutic Pipeline Program, 2022Developing Selective Ion Channel Blockers that Reduce Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: We are developing novel therapeutics to reduce brain inflammation and enhance the survival and function of brain cells in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Studies over the past decade have...
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Spring 2022 RFP: Expanding Biological Understanding of Parkinson's Disease, 2022Assessing Genetic Predisposition to Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Young-onset and Late-onset Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Constipation is a common, nonmotor manifestation of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can impact the quality of life of people with the condition. Yet little is known about the genetic...
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Research Grant, 2022RT-QuIC Testing of Misfolded α-Synuclein in Stage 4 Study; Submandibular Gland Biopsies and CSF Samples
Study Rationale: Normally folded a-synuclein protein is vital to normal brain function. However, misfolded a-synuclein can form the aggregated fibrils that contribute to Parkinson’s disease’s (PD)...
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Expanding Biological Understanding of PD, 2022Identifying Genes that Enhance the Activity of Glucocerebrosidase
Study Rationale: Parkinson’s disease (PD) causes uncontrollable trembling, progressive rigidity of muscles and an inability to walk. We do not yet understand why certain people are more prone than...
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