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2019 by the Numbers: How MJFF’s Community Fundraisers Generated $11 Million in One Year
January 27, 2020
… Last year, our fundraising community raised over $11 million to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF). Through … of which went to MJFF’s mission to cure Parkinson’s. So, how did they generate over $11 million in one year? Let’s …
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Don't Be Afraid: Connie Richard's Approach to Participating in Research
September 16, 2014
… Connie Yealdhall Richard’s Parkinson’s diagnosis came completely out of the blue. No one in her family had a history of the disease. Working one day as a critical care … J. Fox Foundation’s clinical trial matching tool. That’s how she found the genetic study she and her sister …
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You Want to Volunteer for Parkinson's Research: Now What?
June 20, 2024
… submission. Home Page Cancel Register for Webinar You Want to Volunteer for Parkinson's Research: Now What? First Name … had PD I am a researcher, clinician or work with the PD community Other Diagnosis Date ${selected} Jan Feb Mar Apr … and impact of participating in research studies. They cover how to find the right study for you, what to expect as a …
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Five Academic Centers Chosen to Train Next Generation of Parkinson’s Specialists
May 18, 2015
… will treat people with Parkinson's and conduct research toward new therapies. The Michael J. Fox Foundation, in collaboration with its longtime supporter and partner The Edmond J. Safra Foundation, has … (MJFF). “So, too, grows the need for therapies to slow or stop disease progression and to better treat the varied …
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Patient Council Member to Receive Alan Bonander Humanitarian Award at Parkinson’s Unity Walk
April 7, 2015
… took matters into his own hands. He sought the opportunity to get involved locally and joined the Atlanta chapter … enthusiasm and passion for supporting the Parkinson’s community and research will be recognized at this year’s Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York City on Saturday, April 25 . Bill will be …
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Measuring Protein Modifications to Monitor the Efficacy of LRRK2 Inhibitors
… kinase 2 (LRRK2) is the greatest known genetic contributor to Parkinson's disease (PD). One important function of … Therefore, we can monitor these modifications to determine how efficiently LRRK2 is inhibited in the brain. Hypothesis: In this study, we will compare modifications of LRRK2 and Rab GTPases to …