… Director, Neurology Research Biogen Cambridge, MA Warren Hirst is Director and … preclinical research efforts in Biogen’s Research and Early Development department, a position he has held since … lead teams that have discovered and advanced 2 molecules into clinical trials (Phase 1 and Phase 3) and has published …

… replace dopamine cells lost in Parkinson’s disease. Two research groups have recently published that they could turn astrocytes into dopamine cells in the brains of Parkinson’s models, … dopamine neurons engineered from stem cells. (MJFF funded early work that allowed scientists to make dopamine cells …

… and being referred to a neurologist, I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) at age 30. The … during this transformative period. Our friendship grew into love and when I disclosed my diagnosis to her, she … friendship and fun. Raising money for Parkinson’s research has been one of my life's greatest privileges. …

… NY — The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research today announced that it has awarded $1 million in … promising results of work funded under the Foundation’s Community Fast Track 2005 program. “ Community Fast Track … play a role in dyskinesia. Dr. Björklund now seeks to show that these neurons may underlie a special kind of …

… is partnering with three leading funders of brain disease research to uncover similarities and differences across … more on an individual's biology rather than on an umbrella diagnosis. The BAND program unites our organizations and … in the olfactory mucous membrane -- smell loss is an early symptom of brain disease, and changes are seen in the …

… with Parkinson's disease in 2022.  Though challenging, the diagnosis brought clarity to the family, allowing their … engagement party. They both decided to channel their energy into Team Fox , the grassroots community fundraising program … to Sonoma Half Marathon. Their dedication to Parkinson’s research also aligns with their professional lives in public …