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    The Michael J. Fox Foundation Applauds Vermont, First State to Pass Ban on Parkinson’s-Linked Pesticide Paraquat — A Historic Step Forward and Call to Action Nationwide

    The legislation, H. 739, will end the sale and use of paraquat in Vermont in late 2026, with a phased transition for certain crops until a full statewide ban takes effect in December 2030Vermont’s…
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    The Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces Landmark Parkinson's Study Enters New Era of Precision Medicine

    NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), which sponsors the landmark Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), today…
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    Thousands of attendees raise nearly $2 million for The Michael J. Fox Foundation at the 2026 Parkinson’s Unity Walk

    Over 3,000 people and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease came together in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday, April 25, for a community event featuring a 1.2…
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    Aligning Science Across Parkinson's and The Michael J. Fox Foundation Expand Global Research Initiative with $261M Investment Toward Personalized Treatments

    New funding for 32 international teams aims to unravel the complexity of Parkinson's disease and lay the groundwork for precision medicine.Expansion of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) is an…
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    Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Deborah W. Brooks and Patient Council Member Israel Robledo Appointed to Federal Advisory Council to Guide First-Ever U.S. Parkinson’s Strategy

    NEW YORK, NY (April 13, 2026) — The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Deborah W. Brooks, and MJFF Patient…
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    Leading Parkinson’s Organizations Urge Congress to Preserve Progress and Strengthen Parkinson’s Research Funding at the National Institutes of Health

    NEW YORK, NY (April 3, 2026) — As Congress reviews the President’s federal budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, the three leading national Parkinson’s advocacy organizations — on behalf of the…
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    New Report: In 2024, Parkinson’s Disease Cost the U.S. $82.2 Billion, Surpassing Previous Projections

    Findings show annual costs surpassed the $79 billion previously projected for 2037, more than a decade earlyCare partners experienced $8.3 billion in lost earnings and productivity due to reduced…
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