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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.


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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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  • Ken Griffin Alpha-Synuclein Imaging Competition B

    Promising Results and Next Steps in the “Ken Griffin Alpha-synuclein Imaging Competition”

    Today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announced the culmination of the “Ken Griffin Alpha-synuclein Imaging Competition,” a $10-million program launched in 2019 in pursuit of a game-changing…
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    Research Roundup: Parkinson’s Studies Recruiting for Everything from Smell Loss to Genetic Variants

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.
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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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  • Watch and Learn: Gaining Insight on Parkinson's Using Wearable Technology

    What We Fund: $51M with an App to Improve Speech and Therapies to Ease Cognition and Stop Disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation announces 88 grants that total more than $51 million toward studies developing new tools for treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms and disease.

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  • Award recipient, Bruce Morimoto

    MJFF Confers J. William Langston Award on Scientific Advisor Bruce Morimoto, PhD

    This award honoring an MJFF advisor recognizes Bruce Morimoto, PhD, and his contributions to our Foundation strategy and patient impact.
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