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Helping Drive Research Just around the Corner to a Cure
January 10, 2018
… Bob Benjamin (center) and Tony Pallagrosi (third from right) join benefit performers … millions of dollars raised in support of the Parkinson's community and the need for a cure. Bob had been diagnosed … fight is important and why we do what we do. And we do it together." Cheryl Blowers …
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Research Roundup: Studies Need People with and without Parkinson’s to Speed Progress
March 22, 2022
… Human studies are critical to advancing new treatments and cures for people with … health, while others sign up to be part of clinical trials testing new treatments. In this latest research roundup … of sites . Trial to Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms : Biotech company BioVie is leading a Phase II trial testing an …
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Study Finds Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s
October 8, 2013
… Depression may be an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease (PD) risk, reports study findings … develop Parkinson’s than healthy controls. “Studies have shown that Parkinson’s disease can affect serotonin levels, … are associated with depression. If we can learn more about how these conditions are related, we may be able to use …
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The Brin Wojcicki Challenge: $50 Million Reasons to Give
September 1, 2011
… Thanks to longtime Foundation friends Sergey Brin, co-founder of … Google, and Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of personal genetics company 23andMe, MJFF has a matching gift in place through … creative strategies to solve tough problems — such as how to de-risk drug development, how to facilitate …
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Fox Foto Friday: Foundation Commits $70.6M to Parkinson’s Research in 2013
December 27, 2013
… The Foundation has committed $70.6 million in new Parkinson’s research efforts … commitment. We’re grateful for your support of our mission to cure Parkinson’s in our lifetime. While we know there is … on all the hard work and dedication from our community to get us to where we are today! Please consider making a gift …
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Join MJFF's Online Clinical Study to Speed Parkinson's Breakthroughs
October 30, 2017
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation today announced the launch of Fox Insight , a digital … Through a collaboration between MJFF and personal genetics company 23andMe, people with PD who join Fox Insight also … genetic data to research by completing a 23andMe genetic test at no cost. This will open new opportunities for …