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Real Talk from Participants

People with Parkinson's and control volunteers share their advice and perspective on joining clinical studies and being an active participant in the quest for a cure.

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    My Research Journey: Sharing Experiences to Find Solutions

    After becoming diagnosed with Parkinson's, Paul Lee proactively tried to find out as much as he could about the disease. He learned about Fox Insight, MJFF's online clinical study, and did…
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    My Research Journey: Chipping Away at the Cure

    Guest blogger Kim Barnett participates in research to honor her father who had Parkinson’s.
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    My Research Journey: Newly Diagnosed and Navigating Parkinson’s

    While there are few clinical trials in her community in São Paulo, Brazil, Carolina Clemente advances Parkinson’s research from home as a participant in Fox Insight, MJFF’s online clinical study.
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    Science from the Patient Perspective: Why Does It Matter?

    Dave Iverson, a founding member of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Patient Council, shares his perspective on science and clinical trials in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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    My Research Journey: Fueling Parkinson’s Research with Optimism and Hope

    Lynn Hagerbrant participates in research to be part of the answer to finding better treatments, and one day, a cure.
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    My Research Journey: Taking Control and Taking Part

    A guest blogger who lives in Texas, Sharon Roberts actively participates in observational research studies to manage her health and contribute toward finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.
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  • Headshots of Michael S. Fitts and Jonathan Jackson

    My Research Journey: Breaking Down Barriers to Research

    A researcher and participant discuss the unique challenge of engaging underserved populations in Parkinson’s research.
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