… Objective/Rationale :  As Parkinson’s disease (PD) is moving into the era of neuroprotective interventions one of the … major objectives is the development of a biomarker of PD diagnosis.  This study will test the utility of high … diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) MRI for the diagnosis of early PD. Project Description :  This is a two year project. …

… In 2003 researchers announced that the Human Genome Project, which … to clear before genetic breakthroughs will translate into practical personalized medicine for everyday folks. The … culled from genome-wide sequencing, and translate these early discoveries into treatments? In each sequenced genome …

… -- disease measures -- that indicate and can help diagnose early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD). Identification of PD … whether changes in lipid production and breakdown translate into changes in the lipid composition of the blood in people … have been collected over decades, before and after the PD diagnosis. We will also use samples from an independent, …

… Receiving a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis can lead to a variety of queries and emotions. At … new peer-to-peer resource and offer their tips for a new PD diagnosis: Anna Cohn Donnelly, DPH, from Winnetka, Illinois, … at 65 shares her advice: “I know that a Parkinson’s diagnosis is shocking. It can take time to accept it. My …

… MJFF offers new funding opportunities every quarter to researchers, clinicians and industry partners. View a list … of our past and current funding programs.  View the List Research Tools The MJFF Research Tools Program consists of … identifying key challenges, and translating findings into improved therapies. Meetings are held virtually every …

… symptoms associated with PD during the trial.  Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease:               … Research Grant …