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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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    Targets to Therapies Annual Meeting Launches Next Wave of Parkinson’s Drug Targets

    MJFF’s first Targets to Therapies Annual Meeting launched the next wave of Parkinson’s drug targets, advancing validation, tools and collaboration across the field.
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    Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Given Limited Approval in Japan

    Japan has conditionally approved the first stem cell-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
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    Speed Studies that Need You: Using “Fox Trial Finder”

    Fox Trial Finder has new updates, including better search and filtering options to browse Parkinson’s studies, even virtual ones you can join from the comfort of your own home.
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    Guiding Sleep Science to Benefit Our Community

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation and collaborators are taking action by funding sleep research to understand common issues faced by neurodegenerative disease communities. Learn more.
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    New MJFF Report Details Advances in Biochemical Biomarker Research

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation launches an update of the Biochemical Biomarkers Pipeline Report, detailing advances in Parkinson’s biomarker research.
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    Revised Open Science Policy Aims to Enhance Research Speed and Integrity

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation strengthens its open science policy to boost transparency, data sharing and collaboration in Parkinson’s research. Learn more.
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    What We Fund: Seeing, Measuring and Targeting Parkinson’s Disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation awarded $101 million in December 2025 and January 2026 to advance research toward better Parkinson’s disease treatments. Learn more.
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Our Foundation exists for one reason: to speed breakthroughs patients can feel in their everyday lives.

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"The question most frequently asked of us is: 'How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?' With over $800 million in Parkinson's research funded to date, the simplest answer is: closer than ever."
Todd Sherer, PhD
Todd Sherer, PhD Chief Mission Officer
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