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News from DC: New Bill on Congress Floor to Ban Paraquat, Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
August 4, 2020
… Edwin and his father, Ronald, in their hometown of Paia, Hawaii. “He was the frontline in pest control. He was exposed to a lot of the commercial and high-grade chemicals and pesticides that were … to the dangers of pesticide use.” Leading research has shown that exposure to paraquat significantly increases the …
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Targets to Therapies Annual Meeting
… Please find all the resources below for the 2026 Targets to Therapies Annual Meeting Expand All Collapse All … opportunities for funding and collaboration. Please complete the form to register your interest and we will …
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Ask the MD: How a Sex Therapist Can Help in Parkinson’s
March 3, 2020
… people with Parkinson’s experience sexual problems related to the disease. Movement symptoms can pose practical … tips on talking to your health care provider .) MJFF: How do you talk to your partner? DW: Be open and honest. Sex … it’s important to talk about what’s happening so you can accommodate. Some people with Parkinson’s may experience …
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MJFF Heads to World Parkinson Congress
May 28, 2019
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is headed to Kyoto, Japan, for the 5th World Parkinson Congress (WPC). … who has participated in research. Check the booth for a complete lineup of experts scheduled each day. And don't … Disease: A Qualitative Research Approach . Sohini Chowhury et al. Wednesday, June 5, All Day, Poster P12.11 . …
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Parkinson's Research Leaders Outline Roadmap to Personalized Medicine
August 23, 2016
… NEW YORK -- In an editorial recently published in Personalized Medicine , authors … to the transformation seen in oncology in recent years. However, hurdles to progress remain. "Truly transforming PD … challenges, and the coordinated effort of the entire PD community," the authors write. The editorial presents a …
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Virtual Events Hub: How our Grassroots Community is Staying Connected
March 20, 2020
… all public events through end of the year in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation . Since it was founded in 2006, our grassroots community continues to be a great source of support and inspiration. While we can't be together in person, we promise to share ways for you to engage …