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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.
  • Charting the Genetics of Parkinson's Disease

    MJFF launches program to expedite development of LRRK2-targeted therapies and biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is embarking on a major new initiative to rapidly expedite development of therapeutic strategies targeting LRRK2.
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    Episode 24: Developing FLEXISyn to Identify and Measure Changes in Alpha-Synuclein in Parkinson's Disease with Judith Steen

    Dr. Judith Steen discusses her work creating novel qualitative and quantitative tools and workflows at the interface of proteomics and transcriptomics, including their novel FLEXI platform.
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    Research Roundup: Recruiting Studies on Parkinson’s Progression and Symptoms

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.
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    PPMI Update: Research at MDS Conference from MJFF'S Flagship Study

    Discover the latest Parkinson’s research from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, presented at the 2024 MDS Congress on new advances in disease biomarkers and therapeutics.
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    Episode 23: Clinical Applications of Biomarkers and Large-Scale Collaborative Research with Charles Adler

    Dr. Charles (Chuck) Adler shares his perspectives on how biomarkers are currently being used in clinical and research contexts, and what it would take for him to use them more often in clinical…
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    FDA Issues ‘Letter of Support’ Encouraging Use of Synuclein-based Biomarker, αSyn-SAA, in Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s and Related Diseases

    FDA supports the use of alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA) biomarker for Parkinson's clinical trials and drug development.
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    Episode 22: Investigating Light Therapy For Sleep and Motor Function in People with PD with Beatrix Feigl

    Dr. Beatix Feigl discusses the results of a recent randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of this melanopsin photoreceptor-directed light therapy on sleep and circadian rhythm, as well…
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