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Production of Helper Dependent Adenovirus Type 5 LRRK2 Expression Vectors
… vectors that can be used by all Parkinson’s disease researchers. Study Design: This project aims to (i) produce … (v) make vectors available to the Parkinson's disease research community. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: …
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MJFF Staffer Kathy Vestuto Recounts Experiences Participating in Clinical Research
September 30, 2013
… Foundation staff six and a half years ago. Working in the research department, Kathy laughs when she says she’s no scientist. But she plans events and symposiums about research, working with scientists and associations hosting … 80 meetings each year. When she started, The Foundation's research staff had only six people compared to today’s …
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Join the More Than 50,000 People Registered for Research
October 9, 2015
… human testing, this is an exciting time to participate in research and help speed a cure. If you are one in that … us reach this milestone and for your interest in clinical research. We hope you’ll continue to use the tool to find … lists online studies, too, where people can contribute to research from their own homes. Many Studies Are Looking for …
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Research Roundup: Studies Offer More Shots on Goal Toward Cures
September 27, 2021
… went through a trial phase,” says Reni Winter-Evans, 67, a research participant who lives in Westpoint, Indiana. “Those … for myself, my offspring and everyone else.” In this latest research roundup blog, we share four studies in need of … Parkinson’s. Because PPMI is an observational study, its research volunteers do not take any experimental drug or …
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Funded Research: Biomarkers in the Eye, Levodopa Pump & Repurposed Drug
September 18, 2013
… Every research project we fund is a step closer to new and better … disease (PD). To keep you informed of the Foundation’s research investments, we’re highlighting a few exciting, … Learn more about these studies and the more than 500 active research projects that The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) …
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NIH Director Highlights the Agency's Efforts to Advance Parkinson's Research
April 17, 2018
… of Health (NIH), which is the largest public funder of PD research. After accepting his award, Dr. Collins spoke about … representing your voices, making investments in medical research to try to find answers for diseases that we still …