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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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    New Biological Definition and Proposed Staging System for PD: What it means for Researchers, Industry Professionals and Clinicians

    A global team of researchers published a paper in The Lancet Neurology in January 2024, conceptualizing a biologic definition as well as a research staging system for “Neuronal alpha-Synuclein…

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    The First Biological Staging System for Parkinson’s: A Research Accelerator for the Field

    Taking another major step into the new biological era of Parkinson’s disease (PD), an international team of patient, research and industry leaders has proposed the first iteration of a research…

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    Episode 7: Using Neuroimaging and Biomarkers to Improve Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnosis and Assessment with John Seibyl

    In this episode, Dr. John Seibyl discusses his early work on neuroimaging in Parkinson's disease through to the groundbreaking, large-scale clinical trials he is involved with for assessing the…

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    Episode 6: Impacts and Goals of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program with Dr. Christine Klein

    In this episode, Dr. Christine Klein discusses her experiences as Co-Leader of the Monogenetic Network of GP2, including the early days of setting up this large-scale collaboration, important…

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    “De-Risking” Success Stories: Paving the Way for Groundbreaking Discoveries

    Since its start, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has employed a funding research strategy called “de-risking” to jumpstart the development of new treatments for…

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    Episode 5: The Role of Inflammation and Immune Responses in Neurodegeneration with Malú Gámez Tansey

    In this episode, Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey talks about her research at the intersection of immunology, neuroscience, and genetics. She describes new findings and current projects in her lab, discusses…

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