… (PD). GBA mutations are the most frequent genetic risk factor for PD and occur in 5 to 10 percent of people with PD … in people with RBD and explore if GCase activity could predict Parkinson's in people with RBD. Study Design: About … will provide new blood samples. Blood samples will be tested for GBA mutations and GCase activity. Impact on …

… basis with the researchers at the University of Minnesota, where they have participated in most of these trials. … more than 23,000 volunteers who have already registered by visiting  www.foxtrialfinder.org today. --- Kate Harmon is a guest blogger for FoxFeed and profiles members of the PD community who have participated in clinical trials when …

… Objective/Rationale:  Aggregation and deposition of the protein, a-synuclein (a-syn), has been strongly correlated with … The a-syn protein occurs in a variety of forms and complexes all of which can aggregate into different … that can detect trace amounts of a target directly from complex human samples such as CSF. We will test different …

… Team Fox member and mentor Beth Hochstein is determined to take her passion for … fundraising opportunity. Dr. Hochstein was diagnosed with young-onset PD four and a half years ago at the age of … more about this event or purchase tickets now at www.zumba.com/teamfox . Also, Team Fox members Terry and Oliver Holler …

… chemical modification of 14-3-3s — is altered in PD brains compared to controls. We have also shown that we are able to measure … 14-3-3 phosphorylation can be used to detect PD in the pre-motor phase. … Access to Data and Biospecimens …

… – nearly four months early! Despite this remarkable accomplishment, we’re turning up the enthusiasm for finding, … enrolling, as many clinical trial volunteers as possible.   Today we’re launching new materials to help spread the word … an Ambassador by emailing support@foxtrialfinder.org or visit …