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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.
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    The Study that Keeps Changing Everything: Dispatch from the PPMI Annual Meeting

    The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) acknowledged a year of significant milestones in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research at its annual meeting in early May.
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    Research Roundup: Recruiting Studies on Parkinson’s Genetics and Symptoms

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.
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    What We Fund: $309.1M Toward Disease Insights, Biomarker Advances and Drug Discovery

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announces 90 grants that total more than $309.1 million awarded in April and May 2024. That total includes funding on behalf of the Aligning Science Across…
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    Your Environment Influences Parkinson’s Risk and Progression: What Can You Do?

    Where you live and work, what hobbies you have, what you eat or don’t eat: these impact risk for Parkinson’s and experience with the disease.
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    Episode 17: Developing Interventions to Improve Gait and Increase Physical Activity in Parkinson’s Disease with Gammon Earhart

    Dr. Gammon Earhart discusses how she and collaborators are conducting studies on different approaches, including a mobile health application, self-generated rhythmic cues in the form of singing, and…
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    Episode 16: Studying Basal Ganglia Circuits and Developing Deep Brain Stimulation Protocols for Longer-Lasting Effects with Aryn Gittis

    Dr. Aryn Gittis discusses her research examining how the activity of specific basal ganglia circuits relates to motor control in both health and pre-clinical models of movement disorders like…
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    In Memoriam: MJFF Mourns Loss of Parkinson’s Research Leader Ira Shoulson

    Ira Shoulson leaves behind a legacy of innovation and dedication that will continue to shape Parkinson’s research for years to come. His passing is a profound loss to the scientific community.  
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