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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.

  • Participating in Studies Gives One a Sense of Power

    'Participating in Studies Gives One a Sense of Power'

    Sue Lifschiz of Santa Rosa, California was diagnosed with PD in 2002. She joined PPMI to find a biomarker for earlier diagnosis and better disease tracking.
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  • Researching a Better Way to Diagnose Parkinson's Disease

    Researching a Better Way to Diagnose Parkinson's Disease

    Joann, a person living with Parkinson's, shares her experience participating in the Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study (S4).
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  • Giving Back and Giving Thanks at the Holidays

    Giving Back and Giving Thanks at the Holidays

    After being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease, Dan Kinel has become a champion for fueling research and has inspired family and his company to do the same.
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  • What to Ask before Enrolling in a Research Study

    What to Ask before Enrolling in a Research Study

    Read sample questions potential clinical trial volunteers should ask a trial team before deciding to enroll in a research study.
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  • A Look from Both Sides at Clinical Research Participation

    A Look from Both Sides at Clinical Research Participation

    Two people living with Parkinson's share their views on clinical trial participation and the personal considerations involved in deciding whether to volunteer for research studies.
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  • Foundation's Study on Parkinson's Genetics Featured on Chicago Morning Broadcast

    Foundation's Study on Parkinson's Genetics Featured on Chicago Morning Broadcast

    This week, Chicago's "You & Me This Morning" show featured Dr. Tatiana Foroud and Jon Gilman to discuss genetic testing for Parkinson's-related genes in the Foundation's…
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  • 16 Reasons to Participate in Parkinson's Clinical Trials

    16 Reasons to Participate in Parkinson's Clinical Trials

    May 4-8 marks 2015's Clinical Trials Awareness Week. Sixteen members of our community told us why participating in research is so crucial to speeding new treatments and a cure.
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