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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.


  • A photo of Sharon Roberts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    My Research Journey: Taking Control and Taking Part

    A guest blogger who lives in Texas, Sharon Roberts actively participates in observational research studies to manage her health and contribute toward finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.

  • Headshots of Michael S. Fitts and Jonathan Jackson

    My Research Journey: Breaking Down Barriers to Research

    A researcher and participant discuss the unique challenge of engaging underserved populations in Parkinson’s research.

  • Matt Ackerman.

    My Research Journey: Participating for a Better Future

    Matt Ackerman, an MJFF Patient Council member, wanted to make a difference for the millions of others living with Parkinson’s. That’s why he became a clinical research participant.

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    Powering Parkinson’s Research with my Blueprint

    Claudia Revilla, member of the Foundation’s Patient Council, shares her journey of participating in Parkinson's genetic research to help speed a cure.

  • Eric at his nonprofit’s first annual basket raffle.

    Living Life to the Fullest with Parkinson’s

    Eric registered for Fox Insight once he was diagnosed in February 2018.

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    A Privilege to Participate

    Diane Winiarski not only signs up for every research study on Parkinson’s disease that she can, she feels lucky to be able to do it. Here’s why.

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The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative is changing how patients, families, doctors and scientists think about brain disease. Now it needs you.

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