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Rigorous Research Creates Scientific Tools to Advance Parkinson's Therapies
January 12, 2018
… Protein Activity Antibodies have many uses in laboratory research. Much like your body's own natural antibodies mount … measure these proteins. Rabs interest Parkinson's researchers because an MJFF-supported group linked them to … drugs," said Nicole Polinski, PhD, a member of the MJFF research staff and an author on the antibodies paper. …
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What We Fund: $5.6 Million in New Grants for Parkinson’s Research
October 28, 2019
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announces 35 new grant awards totaling more … artificial intelligence models to look for signs of early Parkinson’s disease in electrocardiogram (EKG) data, … on dyskinesia, a side effect of levodopa treatment. Delving into potential unintended consequences of therapies is …
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Meet Captain Jim: From Navy Veteran to Research Volunteer
November 7, 2022
… Day, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) is sharing a new film, “Captain Jim: A … to inviting veterans and family members to participate in research, MJFF is advocating for better care for veterans. … Download our guide . Christina Destro Associate Director Research Communications …
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New Research Confirms Role of LRRK2 in Immune Cells
April 7, 2017
… known genetic contributor to Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers are striving to understand the mechanisms of … an investigator in the study. She spoke with us about the research, its results and what they mean for Parkinson's research and for people living with the disease. MJFF: Thank …
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Investigating the Early Events in Parkinson’s Disease Pathobiology through Longitudinal Evaluation of Asymptomatic Carriers of Alpha-synuclein Mutations
… derived from serum of these individuals. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s disease: By comparing … events in the disease process has implications for the early diagnosis and treatment of PD. Next Steps for Development: …
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What’s the Environment Got to Do with Parkinson’s Research?
March 11, 2020
… challenges to better understanding the disease. Leading research has demonstrated that a combination of complicated … triggers of the disease through its federal policy, research, and community advocacy efforts. An integrated … MJFF to play a holistic role in drug development from early-stage discoveries all the way to new treatments being …