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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Announces Study to Measure Parkinson’s Protein throughout Body
March 16, 2016
… the observational Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study (S4) to investigate the protein alpha-synuclein as a biomarker of … and peripheral tissues in a single individual.” By comprehensively studying both intrapersonal and … made available to the research community. Individuals can visit www.foxtrialfinder.org/S4 to learn more about S4, as …
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Moving from the Basketball Court to the Griddle for Delaware Pancakes for Parkinson’s
September 19, 2012
… His consistent three-point shot won him the gold medal for basketball shooting in three annual Delaware Senior … themselves “Team Fox,” they hoped to raise awareness for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Today, he’s still playing … trials through the University of Pennsylvania, as well as genetic testing. The most important thing he has gained from …
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"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's…" Took Place Saturday, November 10th
November 12, 2012
… An Evening of Comedy & Music to Benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for … Will Estes, Cam Neely, George Stroumboulopoulos, and more Where: The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City When: … over $300 million in research to date. To learn more, visit www.michaeljfox.org PRESS CONTACTS: BWR Public …
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Answering Your Questions from Our “Steps Closer to Stopping Parkinson's” Webinar
December 7, 2021
… , moderated by Chief Scientific Officer Mark Frasier, PhD, to cover the latest breaking news in Parkinson’s research: … Watch the webinar anytime on demand and view archived presentations of previous Third Thursday webinars on other … live audience, and here share answers to some of the most common questions asked. Focused Ultrasound vs. DBS: What Is …
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What We Fund: $13.7M to Studies toward Measuring Mobility Outcomes and Profiling Genes in Parkinson’s
June 23, 2023
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) awarded 61 grants that total more than $13.7 million in April and May. These … a diagnostic tool that binds itself to alpha-synuclein in pre-clinical models of PD and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). … the PPMI team. Karen Wu Associate Director, Research Communications …
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Podcast: Pursuing a Tool to Visualize Alpha-Synuclein in the Brain
November 8, 2013
… of alpha-synuclein in the brain—measured through imaging tools—could be a biomarker that would help researchers … diagnosis of patients,” said Mark Frasier, PhD, MJFF vice president of research programs. “But I think more tangibly … alpha-synuclein protein … And, increasingly, the biotech companies are saying to us, ‘It’s great to have a druggable …