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MJFF CEO Writes Op-ed in “The Hill” to Advocate for the Parkinson’s Community
November 18, 2019
… “People with Parkinson’s disease have every right to keep their diagnosis private until they are ready to … scientist leaders testified last week before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology about a harmful … using questionable science .” In it, he wrote about how the rule is harmful to people with Parkinson’s, as well …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits $10 Million to New "LEAPS" Research Program
May 14, 2003
… a new Parkinson’s research program, LEAPS (Linked Efforts to Accelerate Parkinson’s Solutions), designed to have a … impact on lives of Parkinson’s patients. MJFF has committed a minimum of $10 million to the program. “LEAPS is … where a LEAPS grant might be appropriate include: How can we slow or halt the progression of Parkinson’s …
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Protein Levels in Spinal Fluid Correlate to Posture and Gait Difficulty in Parkinson's Disease
December 19, 2017
… with cognitive recall scores. These findings may point to symptom-specific biomarkers useful for pathological … Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The study also showed alpha-synuclein levels in plasma and saliva did not … pursues its goals through an aggressively funded, highly targeted research program coupled with active global engagement …
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“We All Deserve to Live Our Best and Most Authentic Life”: MJFF Celebrates Pride Month
June 27, 2022
… City Pride Parade. In celebration of Pride Month — a time to recognize the valuable contributions of the worldwide LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the Stonewall Inn uprising of June … executive based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has shared how the support from his husband Peter has pushed him to …
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LRRK2 in Urine as a Biomarker for PD
… A mutation in the LRRK2 gene is the most common known genetic cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Not … LRRK2” that we can detect and measure in urine is useful for predicting Parkinson’s in LRRK2 mutation carriers. The … horizon, knowing which individuals are at the highest risk for disease may be critical for the success of advancing new …
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Painting for Parkinson's: Western Artists Reunite to Raise Funds and Awareness for Team Fox
March 12, 2012
… Team Fox members Pat and Carol Hagan have been busy putting together their second annual event, The Quick Finish and Live Auction , at The Western Masters Art Show and Sale in Great Falls, Montana. For those who didn't … to bring it back to life. They added a Team Fox fundraising component and raised $45,500 from the Quick Finish and Live …