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Foundation Updates

Read expert commentary, insights and general announcements on how the Foundation is paving the way for Parkinson's research.

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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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    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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  • Kate Harmon hugging her late father, Bob Harmon.

    A Daughter’s Reflection on Legacy in Brain & Life

    Kate Harmon, PD advocate and senior community fundraising specialist at MJFF reflects on her late father, Bob Harmon's, Parkinson's disease journey and the fundraising her family has…
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  • Jimmy Choi competes on American Ninja Warrior.

    Watch Jimmy Choi Inspire Millions and Achieve New Personal Record on American Ninja Warrior (Spoilers Inside!)

    In case you missed it, last night six-time American Ninja Warrior (ANW) veteran athlete and Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Patient Council member Jimmy Choi, age 50, returned to the stage to take…
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    Leading Parkinson’s Advocacy Groups Urge Strong Federal Investment in Biomedical Research

    The American Parkinson Disease Association, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and The Parkinson’s Foundation call on lawmakers to secure a robustly funded, collaborative NIH.
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  • Promoting diversity in Parkinson's research benefits every one

    Research Roundup: Join Studies Aiming to Treat Parkinson’s Progression

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression. Learn More.
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