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The latest reporting and analysis on breakthroughs in Parkinson's research and issues that matter most to you.
Study: Statins Might Reduce Parkinson's Risk
July 30, 2013
Could that medication you're taking to lower your cholesterol also prevent PD? Maybe, says a new population-based study from researchers in Taiwan.
Perrigo to Buy Irish Biotech Elan Corp.
July 29, 2013
MJFF worked closely with Elan in the past on both Parkinson's disease drug development as well as research tools to broadly move the PD research field forward.
Podcast: As Fox Trial Finder Reaches 20,000 Volunteers, One Volunteer Shares Her Story
July 29, 2013
Fox Trial Finder volunteer Gwen Schroeder recounts her first clinical trial experience to MJFF contributing editor Dave Iverson.
Two Goals for Two Parents Living with Parkinson's
July 26, 2013
On July 4th at 3:50 PM local time, Barbara Harris reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak, 19,341 feet high above Tanzania, Africa, in honor of both parents who are living with Parkinson's.
FOX FOTO FRIDAY: Fox Trial Finder Close to 20,000 Clinical Trial Volunteers
July 26, 2013
To date, over 19,900 volunteers have raised their hand to participate in clinical trial research, but the ongoing need for volunteers is great.
Who's that Intern? Four Questions for Peter Herron
July 25, 2013
To get to know more about our interns, MJFF's Marketing and Communication's intern, Ashleigh Levett is hosting a Summer Intern Q&A series on the Fox Feed blog. Today's post features Peter Herron.
'Back to the Future' Hoverboard Auction to Benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation
July 25, 2013
Mattell is auctioning off a VERY limited number of life-size Hoverboard replicas, personally signed by Michael J. Fox, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Pedaling for a Cure and Enjoying the Ride
July 24, 2013
"It was reassuring to be surrounded by others like myself working together to improve the lives of both current and future Parkinson's patients, while seeing instantaneous results," says Marilyn.
Biomarkers Aid Clinical Care and Research: Watch the Webinar
July 23, 2013
Our June 27 Webinar, a "Biomarkers Update" as part of our Hot Topics in Parkinson's Disease (PD) Research Seminar Series, featured Ken Marek and Mark Frasier, moderated by Dave Iverson.
Jon Palfreman Reports on "Brain Strains"
July 23, 2013
The heterogeneous nature of disease-causing protein aggregates and the various processes that might cause them to "go bad," is the subject of the latest blog from the science journalist and PD patient
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