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The Chicago Tribune: Northwestern Seeks Clues to Parkinson's
October 13, 2010
… her right arm and leg was restless leg syndrome. But her doctor referred her to a neurologist, who determined the … and the disease is under control," said Quinn, 55. "If I get nervous or tired, I notice it more." Like many of the … $40 million, five-year new study could change the way this common movement disorder is diagnosed and treated. …
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MJFF Joins Consortium to Develop Model of Parkinson’s Progression
May 19, 2016
… that vexes scientists and slows drug development is how does Parkinson’s progress? The Michael J. Fox Foundation … has joined a multinational consortium that will work to create a model of Parkinson’s progression to help design … the MJFF-led Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative comprising nearly 1,000 participants, which has made its …
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There's Still Time to Fundraise During #MillionDollarMonth
April 18, 2017
… two weeks remaining in April, there's still plenty of time to make a difference this Parkinson's Awareness Month . Team … to strive toward our $1 million goal -- and you can help get us there. There are quick and simple ways that you can … fundraising page as a place to share your story. Let your community know why you've stepped up to help raise valuable …
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Building Community to Leave Parkinson's Behind
November 6, 2015
… girl. For a long time one of my bucket list items was to organize a spectacular event. However, when the shocking diagnosis of young-onset … Behind Gala ; this past October, I hosted my fourth! Complete with a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing to the music …
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What We Fund: Parkinson’s Skin Test, Antioxidant Treatment and Brain Change Tracking
April 19, 2018
… Foundation funds promising Parkinson's disease (PD) science to ensure new ideas flow into the pipeline and drive … for New Therapeutic Targets To learn more about PD and how we may stop it, two new projects look for genes involved … for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York Brain-inspired Computer Analysis of Complex Parkinson’s Disease Data Rejko …
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6 Ways to Create Your Own Team Fox Event
December 6, 2012
… members channel their creative energies and their passions to host unique fundraisers. MJFF checked in with a few … forces to create a contagiously positive impact on our community. Why a gala fundraiser : It was either go big or … a cupcake fundraiser : My sister, Judy, and I loved the TV show “Cupcake Wars.” We wanted to try to make that concept …