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Parkinson's Research

Parkinson's Research News

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.
  • 2018 in Review Research Progress

    2018 in Review, 2019 in Focus

    Read highlights and download our 2018 in Review/2019 in Focus booklet.
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  • Researchers talking with patients

    Parkinson's Inosine Trial Ending Early

    An interim analysis concluded that the SURE-PD3 trial is unlikely to determine that inosine can slow Parkinson's progression. The trial therefore is ending earlier than planned.
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  • Research Testing

    Alkahest Begins Phase II Trial of Plasma-Based Therapy

    As we age, the quality of our plasma and its proteins can degrade, which may contribute to problems that damage our brain cells and affect cognition.
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    Fox Insight Brings Patient Perspective to Parkinson's Drug Development

    At a meeting with the FDA, patients, researchers, clinicians, drug makers and nonprofits, MJFF discussed Fox Insight and the role of technology in drug development to help capture patient…
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  • Alpha-Synuclein

    A Roadmap for Alpha-Synuclein

    In 2017, MJFF convened leaders from academia and industry to form the Alpha-Synuclein Clinical Path Working Group to lay out a roadmap to advance drugs for this target.
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    What We Fund: $8 Million in New Grants for Parkinson's Research

    Foundation-funded research lays groundwork to deepen understanding of Parkinson's and speed breakthroughs.
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  • The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Podcast

    Podcast: Research Year in Review and Look Ahead

    Listen to our expert panelists discuss the progress made in PD research over the last year and what to look forward to in 2019.
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"The question most frequently asked of us is: 'How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?' With over $800 million in Parkinson's research funded to date, the simplest answer is: closer than ever."
Todd Sherer, PhD
Todd Sherer, PhD Chief Mission Officer

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