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Real Talk from Participants

People with Parkinson's and control volunteers share their advice and perspective on joining clinical studies and being an active participant in the quest for a cure.

  • Fox Trial Finder Ambassador Brings Attention to Urgent Need for Trial Volunteers

    Fox Trial Finder Ambassador Brings Attention to Urgent Need for Trial Volunteers

    Gary Rafaloff is a Fox Trial Finder Ambassador who is committed to spreading the word about the critical importance of participation in PD clinical trials.
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  • Michael Vanek is Participating in Every Clinical Trial He Possibly Can

    Michael Vanek is Participating in Every Clinical Trial He Possibly Can

    “I will continue doing this until they don't need me anymore,” says Michael Vanek. “It’s an exciting time to have Parkinson’s.” Michael also encourages other patients to participate in PD trials.
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  • A Family Affair: The Genetics of Parkinson's Disease

    A Family Affair: The Genetics of Parkinson's Disease

    Guest blogger and MJFF Patient Council member Genia Brin writes about finding out her genetic status and what it means for Parkinson's research.
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  • Trial Participation is “Another Way of Contributing to the Cause” Says One Volunteer

    Trial Participation is “Another Way of Contributing to the Cause” Says One Volunteer

    With a background working for a neurologist, participating in clinical trials was an easy call for Gail Brungart. “I felt that’s what I could do,” she said.
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  • Parkinson's Patient Linda Klink Finds Her Purpose in Clinical Trial Participation

    Parkinson's Patient Linda Klink Finds Her Purpose in Clinical Trial Participation

    “I said to myself, ‘OK, you have this [disease]. Now what are you going to do about it?’” That's when Linda Klink signed up on Fox Trial Finder to participate in clinical trials.
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  • Participating in a Clinical Trial is 'Easier than You Think,' Says One Volunteer

    Participating in a Clinical Trial is 'Easier than You Think,' Says One Volunteer

    "It’s so easy, simple,” Deb says of Fox Trial Finder and participating in research. “It makes it easier than you think to get involved."
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  • Podcast: As Fox Trial Finder Reaches 20,000 Volunteers, One Volunteer Shares Her Story

    Podcast: As Fox Trial Finder Reaches 20,000 Volunteers, One Volunteer Shares Her Story

    Fox Trial Finder volunteer Gwen Schroeder recounts her first clinical trial experience to MJFF contributing editor Dave Iverson.
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