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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Research Grant, 2018Registry for the Advancement of Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy that delivers small electrical pulses to the brain to decrease movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). Registry for the... -
Improved Biomarkers and Clinical Outcome Measures, 2018Developing a Test for Circular RNA, a Possible Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Circular RNA (circRNA) is a recently discovered type of RNA, a molecule that plays an important role in protein production. CircRNAs are abundant in the brain and builds up when... -
Target Advancement Program, 2018Evaluating the Role and Therapeutic Potential of Natural Killer Cells in Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Natural killer (NK) cells are immune cells that defend the body against external and internal threats. While the number of NK cells is increased in Parkinson's disease (PD), it... -
Research Grant, 2020Identification of Therapeutic Circuits to Address Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale: Parkinson’s disease patients often experience depression and anxiety. Addressing these non-motor symptoms has not been the focus of Parkinson’s disease research though psychiatric...
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Astrocyte Biology in Parkinson's Disease, 2019Characterization of Astrocytes in Aging and Lewy Body Pathology
Study Rationale:
Astrocytes are brain cells with crucial roles, including communication between nerve cells, clearance of unwanted material, and response to injury. It has been suggested that... -
Research Grant, 2019Long-acting GM-CSF Fusion Protein (PDM608) for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Study Rationale:
Emerging evidence suggests that the modulating the peripheral immune system can be a powerful disease-modifying approach for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). We have...
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