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Generating Patient-Specific Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells to Study Parkinson's Disease
… newly discovered induced pluripotent stem cell technology to generate unlimited supply of human dopamine neurons with … dopamine neurons die when parkin is mutated and how we may prevent it. Project Description: We will change skin cells … of the original patients and healthy subjects. We will compare these human dopamine neurons to see how the …
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Safety and Tolerability of NLX-112 in People with Parkinson’s
… Study Rationale: Motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are caused by a lack of … that carry a neurotransmitter called dopamine, and are commonly treated with levodopa. However, after several years … can be achieved using drugs such as NLX-112. Experiments in pre-clinical models of Parkinson’s disease show that NLX-112 …
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2018 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards Presented to Community Leaders
March 30, 2018
… Foundation presented the 2018 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards to six individuals. The awards shine a spotlight on efforts … were recognized for their service to the Parkinson's community. The 2018 award winners are highlighted below. … impact possible. Kevin conducts frequent in-district visits with his lawmakers and attends their town hall …
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Resolving the Pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease with GBA Mutations
… Study Rationale: Mutations in the GBA gene are the greatest genetic risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). We will … in PD patients with a GBA mutation (referred to as PD-GBA), compared to PD patients who do not have a GBA mutation and …
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FOX FOTO FRIDAY: Team Fox Heads to Africa!
August 24, 2012
… Stephanie Paddock and Michael Wenger , and one Team Fox Mentor, Mike Dubin . Pictured here is MJFF’s Associate Director of Team Fox, Stephanie, with her brother Michael . They are hiking in honor of their …
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Staff on the Move: Connecting the Coasts with Mod Rao
October 21, 2013
… experiences. MJFF’s Advancement Officers and Associate Directors of Advancement work together to cover specific … Mod just returned from a week-long trip to the Bay area, where MJFF hosted a Research Roundtable and the Team Fox … goal of our Research Roundtables is to educate the local community on what’s going on in the Parkinson’s field. These …