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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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    Movement Disorders Specialists Meet to Discuss Latest PD Care Updates

    At the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, specialists urge care that addresses motor and underrecognized nonmotor symptoms.
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  • The Michael J. Fox Foundation's 17th annual Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics Conference

    Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutic Conference Focuses on Critical Tools and Disease-modifying Drugs

    The annual Michael J. Fox Foundation-hosted event gathered research and industry leaders to discuss clinical trial-enabling biomarkers and novel treatments.
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  • Chief Scientist Brian Fiske, PhD, encourages researchers and industry leaders to collaborate with MJFF ahead of its annual Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics Conference.

    Leaders in Parkinson’s Research Encouraged to Explore MJFF Collaboration

    At the Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Conference Partnering Session, The Michael J. Fox Foundation shared collaboration opportunities with industry leaders. Learn more.
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    Research Roundup: Recruiting for Clinical Trials Targeting Parkinson's Progression

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.
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    Five Things to Know about Disease-modifying Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease

    Drugs targeting the biology that causes Parkinson’s could slow the disease. Record numbers of these disease-modifying therapies are in clinical trials. Learn more.
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  • 15 years of PPMI

    15 Years of PPMI: Advancing Parkinson’s Research Together

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative marks 15 years of advancing Parkinson’s research and driving discoveries.
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  • Dr. Carlie Tanner

    Parkinson’s and Environmental Risk: A Q&A with Dr. Caroline Tanner

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation talks with Dr. Caroline Tanner on how environment, lifestyle and genetics shape Parkinson’s risk — and how to protect yourself.
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