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Team Fox Member Edward Cooning is Running with Heart
February 14, 2012
… Edward Cooning , has taken on a serious running fete: to run all 5 "Marathon Majors" in 2012. This includes Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and wraps up with New York. Each of the five races will be run for …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation’s “Parkinson’s Podcast” Honored with Silver and Bronze Signal Awards
November 7, 2025
… panel of judges ranging from notable on-mic talent to executive leaders within the audio and media industries. … “Our Parkinson’s Podcast is just one example of our commitment to provide people and families with Parkinson’s … disease. To learn more about the Signal Awards, visit signalaward.com . MJFF’s recent podcast episodes and …
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Podcast: Prescribing Exercise to Treat Parkinson’s
October 21, 2013
… While much research into Parkinson’s disease (PD) focuses on improving dopamine … 30, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET. “In my clinic, exercise is prescribed like a drug,” Dr. Bloem said. “The symptomatic … I think belief, hope and positive attitudes are a crucial component of the effectiveness of any intervention.” …
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Computer Simulation of LRRK2 and GBA Interactions to Identify Therapeutic Targets for Parkinson's Disease
… builds upon the research from a prior grant: Using LRRK2 Computer Simulations to Identify Therapeutic Targets for Parkinson's Disease … work for idiopathic (cause unknown) Parkinson's disease where there is no clear genetic contributor. As an exciting …
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News in Context: Study Links Playing Football with Increased Odds of Parkinson’s Disease
August 11, 2023
… or a related parkinsonism (i.e., disorders that cause symptoms similar to PD, such as tremor and slowness). This … head injuries (which some research has linked to PD previously), exposure to pesticides on playing fields ( … Specialist and MJFF’s Senior Vice President of Medical Communications Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, says, “Studies …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Projects to Speed Development of Quantitative Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease
May 30, 2024
… Five research teams have been granted $9.75 million in total funding through The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s … at which a person’s PD is progressing. Those assessments come from clinician observations or trial participants … their symptoms, but they can be inconsistent based on the visit, clinician or person. These inconsistencies make it …