Search for topics, articles, videos, research, etc...
Hit enter to search or ESC to close
Are you looking for:
Save for later
PPMI News
Donate Now
Parkinson's Research: PPMI Clinical Study Save for later

PPMI News

The Parkinson's Precision Medicine 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.

  • Collaboration with Verily Aims to Deepen Parkinson's Understanding through Digital Health Tools

    Collaboration with Verily Aims to Deepen Parkinson's Understanding through Digital Health Tools

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Verily are outfitting more than 800 study participants with wearable devices to better understand and track disease to add a new dimension of health data to the PPMI.
    Learn more Save for later
  • Using Our Heritage to Find a Cure for Parkinson's Disease

    Using Our Heritage to Find a Cure for Parkinson's Disease

    PPMI participant and guest blogger, Barbara Robinson, MD, shares her journey with PD.
    Learn more Save for later
  • New Reports Measure Parkinson's Motor Progression

    New Reports Measure Parkinson's Motor Progression

    Findings from two studies supported by The Michael J. Fox Foundation report how Parkinson's motor symptoms progress in distinct patient populations.
    Learn more Save for later
  • Thumbnail

    Ask the MD: Parkinson's Diagnosis and Biomarkers

    In the latest “Ask the MD” video, Dr. Dolhun talks about how doctors diagnose Parkinson’s and how a tool called a biomarker may help.
    Learn more Save for later
  • Parkinson's Protein Levels Stable over Year in Early Disease

    Parkinson's Protein Levels Stable over Year in Early Disease

    Analysis from the MJFF-led PPMI points to potential use of these biomarkers for testing drug engagement but likely not for tracking short-term progression.
    Learn more Save for later
  • PPMI Data Shows Brain Changes Linked to Parkinson's Progression

    PPMI Data Shows Brain Changes Linked to Parkinson's Progression

    Two studies using data from the MJFF-led Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative point to brain imaging scans that could help advance drug trials.
    Learn more Save for later
  • Palfreman: Toward Parkinson's Personalized Medicine

    Palfreman: Toward Parkinson's Personalized Medicine

    In his latest blog post for the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, science journalist and person with Parkinson's Jon Palfreman introduces us to Personalized Parkinson Project.
    Learn more Save for later
We use cookies to ensure that you get the best experience. By continuing to use this website, you indicate that you have read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.