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Updated: Foundation Statement on Activities Related to Nilotinib for Parkinson's Disease
August 30, 2016
… [Updated: September 6, 2016] The Boston Globe published a letter to the editor from our CEO, … While Phase I clinical results testing nilotinib have shown early promise in people with PD, it is important to … people with PD. The Foundation is not developing nilotinib commercially and holds no financial stake in the drug. …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits $2 Million to New Dyskinesias Research Program
February 7, 2003
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research today announced that it has committed $2 million to a new research intiative to study … that underlie dyskinesias at the molecular level; testing the impact of interventions on the neuroanatomical …
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EPA Allows Continued Use of Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
October 26, 2020
… Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved several pesticides on October 23 for use in the United States. One of those … bought and used until it is reviewed again. Many studies show that exposure to paraquat increases risk of PD, and it … not only the farmers who use the pesticide. “A lot of communities are in danger. This is not just a farmer or …
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Fox Foto Friday: Irishman brings Team Fox Spirit to Summit of Mt. Errigal
February 7, 2014
… On Saturday, February 1st, Mt. Errigal—fondly referred to as Ireland’s Most Iconic Mountain—was alive with Team Fox … in awe of the support and love that his friends, family and community provided. Earlier this week, we caught up with … and I would watch his interviews on YouTube to see how he talked about and dealt with his PD. It was Michael’s …
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Open-Ocean Row Raises a Record-Breaking $41 Million to Speed Parkinson's Research
September 16, 2024
… “Team Human Powered Potential’s” open-ocean row, completed on July 19, has raised $41 million for The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s strategic research agenda toward better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease … we endured every moment on the water to get here. It shows that if you put the right people around you — in a boat …
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Cheer on Jimmy Choi as He Attempts to Break a World Record and #OutBurpeePD
July 20, 2020
… Jimmy Choi brought his talents, spirit and determination to American Ninja Warrior, NBC's obstacle-course competition . Less than a year later, he returned to the … burpee, and the pace he must hold to break the record.) How can you support Jimmy? Follow his journey on social …