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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Specification, Patterning, and Maintenance of Midbrain Dopam, 2004Role of Neural Precursor Cells of Ventricular Wall Origin in Endogenous Plasticity in Animal Models of PD
Stem cells attract much interest in research on neurodegenerative disorders, because it might become possible to replace lost neurons. Because success and feasibility of transplantation approaches are...
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Specification, Patterning, and Maintenance of Midbrain Dopam, 2004Identification of Axon Guidance Molecules Relevant to the Midbrain Dopaminergic System
In Parkinson's patients a substantial number of dopaminergic neurons necessary for proper motor control have died, leading to dyskinesias that make it difficult to walk and talk. A promising approach...
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Specification, Patterning, and Maintenance of Midbrain Dopam, 2004Genetic Screening and Functional Analysis of Factors Regulating Dopaminergic Development and Survival in C. elegans and mammalian systems
Specialized brains cells which produce the chemical signal dopamine degenerate in PD. We believe that genes which control development of these brain cells may be candidates for susceptibility to PD...
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Specification, Patterning, and Maintenance of Midbrain Dopam, 2004Analysis of the Progressive Postnatal Loss of Nigral Dopaminergic Neurons in Engrailed Mutant Mice
The hallmark of Parkinson's disease is the slow progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. The cellular mechanism and the molecular triggers leading to the demise of the cells...
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LEAPS, 2004Encapsulated GDNF-Producing Cells for Neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease
This LEAPS team (representing seven academic institutions, a research foundation, and a private company) is seeking to develop a novel therapy for Parkinson's disease based on the implantation of...
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Edmond J. Safra Global Genetics Consortia, 2004Collaborative Studies of a Chromosome 5 PD Susceptibility Gene
During the past decade it has become clear that genetic factors are important in determining whether an individual will develop Parkinson's disease. Several research groups are now trying to identify...
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