The Foundation supports research across basic, translational and clinical science to speed breakthroughs that can lead to the creation of new treatments and a better quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Previously funded studies appear chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
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Biomarkers, 2009High Resolution Diffusion Tensor MRI Imaging as a Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis and Disease Progression
Objective/Rationale:
As Parkinson’s disease (PD) is moving into the era of neuroprotective interventions one of the major objectives is the development of a biomarker of PD diagnosis. This study... -
Biomarkers, 2009Development of an alpha6*-Selective Neuronal Nicotinic Receptor (NNR) Imaging Agent as a Parkinson's Disease Biomarker
Objective/Rationale:
The availability of a selective PET radiotracer for the drug target is critical for determining receptor occupancy in humans. NNR subtypes containing the alpha? subunit have been... -
Biomarkers, 2009High Resolution Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinson Plus Syndromes
Objective/Rationale:
An objective and valid trait and state biomarker of Parkinson’s disease will help therapeutic development by providing a measure to help confirm diagnosis (trait), and track... -
Rapid Response Innovation Awards, 2009Possibility of Small Molecule Activation of PINK1 Kinase Activity
Objective/Rationale:
Many genetic disorders are caused by the loss of a functional protein which protects cells from disease. These disorders are difficult to treat with drugs because most drugs block... -
MJFF Research Grant, 2009Supplemental Biomarkers Study to Clinical Trial for CoQ10
Objective/Rationale:
There is a critical need for biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease (PD), for accurate and earlier diagnosis, and for monitoring treatment effects. We are investigating two potential... -
MJFF Research Grant, 2009Assessing Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in the Parkinson's Associated Risk Study (PARS) Cohort
Objective/Rationale:
The objective of this study is to determine if HRV, which is reduced in PD, is significantly reduced in subjects with hyposmia (loss of smell) compared to subjects who are...
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