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Supreme Court Decision on Stem Cells Marks ‘Victory for Research and Patients’
January 8, 2013
… Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court made a critical decision to end a lawsuit that threatened to hinder ongoing National Institutes of Health funding for human … brings an end to this long litigation. Scientists can now proceed with their work, knowing that the Obama …
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Developing an Open-access Repository of High-quality Digital Measurement Tools for Use in Parkinson’s Disease Research and Care
… digital solutions to support the PD research and care communities. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that creation of an … insights to the PD clinical communities and the developers seeking to develop products to meet their needs. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s …
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Buying Holiday Gifts Online? Your Purchases Can Support MJFF
November 16, 2016
… purchases can support the Foundation at no extra cost to you? Thanks to these partners, it's possible! With every shopping trip … and service as Amazon, but with an added bonus to MJFF. Buying through AmazonSmile will guarantee that 0.5 percent …
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Perrigo to Buy Irish Biotech Elan Corp.
July 29, 2013
… It was announced today that Michigan-based drug maker Perrigo Co. has agreed to buy Irish biotech Elan Corp. MJFF worked closely with Elan in the past on both Parkinson's disease (PD) drug …
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Save the Date for Giving Tuesday 2018
November 12, 2018
… This year, we're upping the ante on what we can achieve together, thanks to the generous $2 million match from … your calendar for Tuesday, November 27 and double your commitment, alongside thousands of others. Together, we can … without Parkinson's. Add Giving Tuesday to your calendar! Google Outlook iCal …
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Supreme Court Rules Human Genes Are Not Patentable
June 14, 2013
… important win for patients, the United States Supreme Court today unanimously ruled that genes may not be patented . Patents result in limited competition and increased prices. Human genes are no exception. The case before the Supreme Court centered on BRCA1 and BRCA2, genes that play a role in some …