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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
  • Blood Test May Help Confirm Parkinson's Diagnosis

    Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Could Preview Similar Test for Parkinson’s

    The recent news of an FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer’s provides a path forward for a similar approach to detecting Parkinson’s. Learn more.
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  • MJFF's Sohini Chowdhury, chief program officer, presenting at the 2025 PPMI annual investigator's meeting.

    Highlights from the 2025 PPMI Annual Investigator’s Meeting

    Investigators gathered to reflect on 15 years of the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative and make a plan for what’s next. Learn more.
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  • Common Questions from Our Webinar on Parkinson's Medications

    Coalition Charts Path for Therapies That Slow or Stop Parkinson's

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is partnering with global nonprofits to ensure access to future disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson’s and related disorders.
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  • Take the Survey to Share Your Parkinson’s Experience with the FDA

    Survey Says: How MJFF Gathers Global Input to Guide Research

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation regularly surveys researchers, clinicians and people with Parkinson’s to guide its strategic research agenda Learn how.
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  • PPMI $25,000 Data Challenge Aims to Advance Parkinson’s Understanding and Study Design

    MJFF Issues Grant to Expand, Leverage Important Parkinson’s Dataset

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation issued a grant to longtime partner Verily to build on the successes of the Personalized Parkinson’s Project.
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  • The Neuroexplorer camera in New Haven, Connecticut

    Tracers in Development, Newly Installed PET Camera Signal Advancement in Parkinson’s Imaging

    A high-resolution PET camera, combined with steadily advancing tracers, have the potential to improve how we image Parkinson’s disease. Learn more.
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    What We Fund: $49.7M Supports Parkinson’s Biology Insights and More

    In February and March 2025, The Michael J. Fox Foundation awarded $49.7M to fund 70 Parkinson’s disease research projects. Learn more.
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