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Advances in Parkinson’s Therapies: Five Key Areas to Watch
August 7, 2025
… As part of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s goal to support the development of new and better Parkinson’s … to improve upon the delivery of these treatments. New oral combinations, like Crexont (approved by the FDA in August … . By targeting a slightly different part of the brain than previous FUS efforts, surgeons can now apply the technique …
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Intel Co-Founder Andrew S. Grove Dedicates Portion of his Estate, up to $40 Million, to Michael J. Fox Foundation
January 10, 2008
… co-founder of technology giant Intel and senior advisor to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, … further strengthen our longtime partnership in pursuing our common goal — to do whatever it takes, including driving … over the years has demonstrated their willingness to go where others may hesitate. There is no one I trust more than …
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Mutations in GBA Gene Linked to Parkinson's Cognitive Decline
December 1, 2016
… MJFF support. As we learn more about genetic connections to Parkinson's disease (PD), researchers strive to … What does having a GBA mutation really mean for someone? Complicating matters further is that there are many … descent and are associated with Gaucher disease, a disorder where fatty substances build up and cause enlarged organs. …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation and Elan Commit up to $2 Million to Drive Novel Therapies for Parkinson's
October 11, 2006
… J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) is committing up to $2 million for research projects to drive … in animal models of the disease. Novel Approaches picks up where Target Validation leaves off, by focusing exclusively …
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Targeting Necroptosis to Stop Axonal Degeneration in Parkinson's Disease
… a cell body and projections called axons by which neurons communicate. Previous studies have shown that degeneration … evidence that axons degenerate by a mechanism called necroptosis. Hypothesis: In this project, we will study whether … necroptosis is involved in the early stages of the disease, where axons start to degenerate, this study will provide a …
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Research Roundup: Studies Recruiting to Treat Parkinson’s Symptoms and Disease Progression
December 22, 2023
… Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s mission to find better treatments and ultimately a cure. Whether you … at least three months prior to study enrollment, complete a survey, be able to walk unaided for ten minutes … last between five and six months and include both in-person visits and phone calls. Learn more about the criteria to …