Press Releases

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Three Research Teams to Seek Common Biological Pathways Underpinning Environment, Genetics and Aging in Parkinson's Onset and Progression

March 22, 2018

$6-million, two-year program to holistically investigate known risk and causal factors toward discovery of common framework underlying onset and progression of Parkinson's disease NEW YORK (March 22,…

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Announces Availability of $7 Million in Fall 2018 Research Funding to Expand Understanding of Parkinson's Disease and Accelerate Drug Development

March 19, 2018

Funding programs aim to support Parkinson's research into gait and balance disturbances, leading drug targets and biological markers Programs prioritize unmet patient needs and most promising areas…

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Delegates from the Parkinson's Community Converge on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Critical Research Funding

March 3, 2018

2018 Parkinson's Policy Forum Co-Sponsored by the Parkinson's Foundation and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research NEW YORK (March 5, 2018) -- The Parkinson's Foundation and The…

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces Kenneth Marek, MD, Has Joined Staff as Scientific Advisor

February 27, 2018

Role designed to build on Marek's track record of shaping research strategy to benefit patients faster NEW YORK (February 27, 2018) -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)…

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Michael J. Fox Foundation Partnering on Program to Expand Molecular Investigation of Parkinson's Disease

January 30, 2018

MJFF a partner in National Institutes of Health public-private Accelerating Medicines Partnership Parkinson's Disease (AMP PD) program. Program funds investigation of data and biosamples from MJFF…

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Michael J. Fox Foundation Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Wearable Devices in Parkinson's Research and Care

December 20, 2017

NEW YORK (December 20, 2017) -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) today released data from the Parkinson@Home Study. Researchers demonstrated the feasibility of collecting…

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Protein Levels in Spinal Fluid Correlate to Posture and Gait Difficulty in Parkinson's Disease

December 19, 2017

Study sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research found lower alpha-synuclein levels in spinal fluid associated with postural instability/gait difficulty phenotype. Beta…

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Press Releases

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Three Research Teams to Seek Common Biological Pathways Underpinning Environment, Genetics and Aging in Parkinson's Onset and Progression

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Announces Availability of $7 Million in Fall 2018 Research Funding to Expand Understanding of Parkinson's Disease and Accelerate Drug Development

Delegates from the Parkinson's Community Converge on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Critical Research Funding

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces Kenneth Marek, MD, Has Joined Staff as Scientific Advisor

Michael J. Fox Foundation Partnering on Program to Expand Molecular Investigation of Parkinson's Disease

Michael J. Fox Foundation Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Wearable Devices in Parkinson's Research and Care

Protein Levels in Spinal Fluid Correlate to Posture and Gait Difficulty in Parkinson's Disease