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The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative is our landmark study launched in 2010 to deepen knowledge of Parkinson's and to better understand its onset and progression to speed the development of new treatments. Learn the latest news from the study here.

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    My Research Journey: Why I Raised My Hand to Participate Shortly After Diagnosis

    Sometimes, a long-awaited diagnosis can lead to a certain sense of relief. For Florida resident Mike Kinnett, age 66, the confirmation of a Parkinson’s diagnosis answered several lingering questions,…
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    Breaking News: Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Found

    New biomarker can reveal key pathology of Parkinson's disease and is a significant milestone in the search for a cure for Parkinson's disease.
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    Major Research Breakthrough: A New Biomarker for Parkinson's

    In this special Third Thursdays Webinar, we discuss the most significant breakthrough to date in the search for a Parkinson’s biomarker: a highly accurate biological test for Parkinson’s disease. The…
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    My Research Journey: “Hope begets more hope”

    Hyam Kramer, 62, explains why he joined the premier Parkinson’s research study shortly after receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
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    PPMI Dispatch: Predicting Cognitive Changes and Lipid Levels with a LRRK2 Mutation

    Read the latest scientific findings out of MJFF’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, including new insights related to cognitive changes, new LRRK2 findings and…
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  • Meet Captain Jim: From Navy Veteran to Research Volunteer

    A film, "Captain Jim: A Tradition of Service," directed by filmmaker Brooke McDonough, follows Captain Jim and his family along their journey with Parkinson’s and participating in research.
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    PPMI Dispatch: New Tool to Measure Risk of Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s

    Read the latest scientific findings out of MJFF’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, including a new tool to measure risk of impulse control disorders.
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