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What It's Like to Volunteer for a Clinical Research Trial
January 20, 2015
… Read some excerpts below, and see the full article to learn more about what it's like to participate. The advancement of drug therapies into potential medical breakthroughs requires clinical …
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5 Simple Ways to Make Daily Life with Parkinson's Easier
May 28, 2015
… you live with Parkinson's and have felt frustrated when buttoning a shirt, cutting food for dinner or taking out money … movement and navigating daily tasks. Our Facebook community shared the tips and tricks that have helped them … in the same way working with a physical therapist can be uncomfortable at first, challenging yourself to walk a little …
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's
… J. Fox Foundation's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's Gala on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The Gala is currently sold out! To be added to our waitlist, please email … make every effort to assist with your request. For ADA accommodations, please contact the hotel directly at …
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Study: Melanoma and Prostate Cancer Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
September 11, 2012
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has funded researchers to further investigate this connection: One such study is searching to find out if an increased expression of the protein … diseases could lead to new insights into therapeutic targets for drug developers. Nate Herpich …
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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 … amplification assay (aSyn SAA) , is binary, meaning it shows whether or not the signature misfolded protein in PD …
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Ryan Reynolds a Real Live Hero to The Michael J. Fox Foundation
April 18, 2011
… Download PDF Actor Ryan Reynolds, who sits on the Board of Directors of The … Research, is challenging his fans and the general public to get involved in helping to speed a cure for Parkinson’s by “liking” the Foundation’s Facebook page (facebook.com/michaeljfoxfoundation). If the Foundation reaches …