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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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    New Poll: Voters Back Increased Parkinson’s Research Funding, Action on the Herbicide Paraquat as Advocates Convene on Capitol Hill

    More than 350 advocates from 49 states are in Washington this week for the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum, urging the federal government to increase research funding, restrict the use of the Parkinson…
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    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Appoints Richard Fitzgerald and Samir Kaul to Board of Directors

    NEW YORK (February 27, 2026) — The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) appointed Richard Fitzgerald and Samir Kaul as new members of its Board of Directors. Both have personal…
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    National Event Series “Parkinson’s IQ + You” Arrives in Southern Nevada to Educate and Empower Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Care Partners

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s “Parkinson’s IQ + You” free educational event series aims to empower people with Parkinson’s and their families to manage the disease, learn about research…
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    The Michael J. Fox Foundation Releases New Care Partner Guide to Support Families Living with Parkinson’s

    “Facing Parkinson’s Together” offers practical guidance, community insight and connection for care partners at every stage of the Parkinson’s journey Download the digital guide for free at…
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