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Michael J. Fox Foundation Honors Ira Shoulson, MD, with Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research
November 15, 2016
… 15, 2016) -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has conferred the 2016 Robert A. Pritzker … serve this important work to integrate patient feedback into therapeutic trials and approval processes," said Dr. … and medical businesses. Additionally, he was an early promoter of the field of medical engineering at his …
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Episode 28: Increasing Diversity in Research and Addressing Brain Health Inequities with Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt
December 3, 2024
… Including participants from diverse backgrounds in research helps ensure that the results from studies and … her work using culturally informed community-engaged research methods to improve representation in research … in our audience. These episodes offer a deeper dive into exciting new scientific research on Parkinson’s …
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Defining Structural Forms of Alpha-synuclein Responsible for Key Features Associated with Parkinson's Disease
… and behaviors related to PD will be evaluated. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: This study will … Research Tool … Research Grant …
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LRRK2 PET Tracer Development
… This grant builds upon the research from a prior grant: Development of LRRK2 Target … with physico-chemical properties such that it could travel into the brain. Once located at the desired site, the … for LRRK2 and Parkinson’s disease. Importance of This Research for the Development of a New PD Therapy: …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research to Fund Parkinson's Disease Cell Line
September 7, 2001
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) is leading a $2.2 million research initiative to produce a cell line specifically … the cell line will be made available to Parkinson's researchers worldwide. “We are very excited about this …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Announces Status as a Registered Canadian Charity
September 24, 2009
… NEW YORK, NY– The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research today announced its new status as a registered, … further awareness of the tremendous advances in Parkinson’s research,” says Katie Hood, CEO of MJFF. “Any new exposure … with a press conference to raise awareness of Parkinson’s research efforts taking place in Canada, including many …