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Michael J. Fox Urges President Bush to Sign Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 810)
July 18, 2006
… expanding the current federal policy on funding stem cell research (H.R. 810). In his letter, Mr. Fox notes that … research transforms embryos already marked for destruction into potentially life-saving research. I can think of no … While stem cell research for Parkinson’s disease is in its early stages, at the current time embryonic stem cells …
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Chemical Knockdown of LRRK2 by Small Molecule PROTACS
… of PD to determine the effect of these molecules. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson's disease: To develop new … appears to be a key driver of some forms of PD, and our research aims to deliver experimental drugs that can be used … Research Tool … Research Grant …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $1.6 Million to Research Biomarker for Parkinson's Disease
January 30, 2003
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced today that it has awarded $1.6 … advisor. “There is a substantial rate of incorrect diagnosis, particularly in the earliest stages of the … patients diagnosed each year. Some features taken into consideration included whether the research would …
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Preclinical and Early Clinical Development of NPT1220-478 for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
… and ultimately patients with Parkinson’s disease. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s disease: These studies …
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Bloomberg Businessweek: Sergey Brin Partners with MJFF to Accelerate Parkinson’s Cure Research
May 11, 2012
… Sergey Brin’s investment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research, highlighting his transformative support of The … Anne Wojcicki. The article highlights new investments in research targeting LRRK2, the greatest known genetic … , with half the money directly targeted for research into LRRK2. The Fox Foundation directly funds Pfizer and …
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LRRK2 Biomarker Initiative: Detection of LRRK2 in Cerebrospinal Fluid
… in CSF exosomes (storage packets in body fluids). Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: CSF dosing has shown its utility in diagnosis and as a marker in clinical trials for several … Research Tool … Research Grant …