Here you'll find current articles and information about Parkinson's and the Foundation, as well as information about events the Foundation is sponsoring. You can also view the Foundation's public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox.
The latest on PD, as reported by major news outlets.
06/26/2009 Enzyme Fights Mutated Protein in Inherited Parkinson’s Disease
An enzyme that naturally occurs in the brain helps destroy the LRRK2 protein that is the most common cause of inherited Parkinson’s disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
06/26/2009 PD Online Research: A New Resource for the Parkinson's Community
The Michael J. Fox Foundation has launched a new and invaluable resource for persons with Parkinson's disease, PD research advocates and scientists working on PD. While it is targeted mainly to research scientists working on PD, it is my impression that everyone can benefit from reading and contributing to the site.
06/20/2009 Protecting Your Job While Coping With a Chronic Illness
Workers with chronic illnesses face chronic uncertainty, forced to worry not only about their health but about their jobs as well.
Access the latest articles in the media about Michael J. Fox.
06/08/2009 Playing against Type
Michael J. Fox talks about his dark role on 'Rescue Me.'
05/04/2009 A Positive Take on Parkinson's
If there is an optimistic take on Parkinson's disease, it is this: "It opened up other possibilities to me," said actor Michael J. Fox last week. "I went in directions I could not have gone. It's a great journey."
04/17/2009 Michael J. Fox, Tim Simpson Share More Than a Passion for Golf
Tim Simpson teed off in Friday's first round of the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am seeking his first win on the Champions Tour. Meanwhile, his partner, Michael J. Fox, sought what all amateur golfers -- even those who are movie stars -- look for: a bit of redemption, a few good swings and perhaps some pars and maybe a birdie or two.
Browse current and past press releases from The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
As of mid-2009, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has already funded over $1 million in high-risk, high-reward approaches to Parkinson’s therapeutic development through its groundbreaking Rapid Response Innovation Awards.
06/01/2009 MJFF Announces Launch of PD Online Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced the launch of a new Web-based community to increase collaboration and resource-sharing in the global PD scientific community.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's fourth round of biomarker funding aims to continue stimulating discovery of new disease and drug biomarkers.
Read announcements and articles about what's new at the Foundation.
05/06/2009 'Incurable Optimist' Michael J. Fox Talks to Dr. Holly Andersen
Reporting for WowOwow (Women on the Web), MJFF Board member Holly S. Andersen, MD, talked one-on-one with Michael J. Fox about his recent book, Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, upcoming projects and his enduring power as he struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
MJFF provides analysis of recent papers on genes and disease, and discusses implications for ongoing research into the genetics of Parkinson’s disease.
04/06/2009 Parkinson's Awareness Month: Tonic.com Puts the Spotlight on Parkinson's and MJFF
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and The Michael J. Fox Foundation has teamed up with Tonic.com to make sure that the powerful, inspirational stories of people living with Parkinson’s are told and that readers can learn the facts about PD.
Learn about events the Foundation has sponsored, as well as events taking place in your area.
06/26/2009 June 23 Virtual Roundtable Now Available for Online Viewing
On Tuesday, June 23, The Michael J. Fox Foundation Webcast the second of three 2009 Virtual Research Roundtables. Log on to watch the event video.
05/26/2009 Research Roundtable in Boston: Tuesday, June 23
Join MJFF CEO Katie Hood, Associate Director of Research Programs Mark Frasier, PhD, and three leading PD researchers for a presentation on current Parkinson's research and expert Q&A in Boston on Tuesday evening, June 23.
05/26/2009 Research Review Followed by Reception and Team Fox Auction in Philadelphia on June 26
Join representatives of MJFF in Philadelphia on Friday evening, June 26, for an MJFF Research Review followed by a reception with open beer and wine bar and auction.
See the public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox that are helping to get the word out about the importance of stopping Parkinson's.
10/08/2008 Team Fox Video (30 second spot)
04/01/2005 Degeneration
06/01/2001 Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali
The Foundation welcomes journalists' inquiries on Foundation-funded research as well as developments in Parkinson's science.
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