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FOX FOTO FRIDAY: 2013 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research

FOX FOTO FRIDAY: 2013 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research

Todd Sherer, PhD, MJFF CEO; Alim Louis Benabid, MD, PhD; Michael J. Fox

This past Tuesday, MJFF leadership, Michael J. Fox, and members of the Pritzker family celebrated the winner of the 2013 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research at a luncheon in New York City. This year’s award recipient, Alim Louis Benabid, MD, PhD, was honored for his profound dedication to Parkinson’s research. The Robert A. Pritzker Prize recognizes an honoree’s contribution to Parkinson’s research as well as an exceptional commitment to mentoring the next generation of Parkinson’s scientists. Professor Benabid, widely recognized as the inventor and pioneer of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), was selected for his innovative surgical methods in treating Parkinson’s disease.

The prize is named in honor of the late Robert A. Pritzker, a renowned industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist and is made possible by Karen Pritzker, daughter of Robert A. Pritzker, and her husband, Michael Vlock. As part of the prize, Professor Benabid will receive a $100,000 grant to advance his research in neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about Professor Benabid in our recent profile and interview with him for the FoxFeed Blog.

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