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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Partners with Canadian Parkinson’s Community to Expand International Landmark Parkinson's Study
April 10, 2023
… to join the study that is now a cornerstone of Parkinson’s research Learn more about the study and get started at … (unlike the temporary smell loss seen with COVID) is an early indicator of Parkinson’s risk. Due to these emerging … clinical study, PPMI; increases the flow of participants into Parkinson's disease clinical trials with its online …
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What We Fund: Seeing, Measuring and Targeting Parkinson’s Disease
April 1, 2026
… Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) recently announced 142 new research grants awarded in December 2025 and January 2026 … and broad use of these critical tools. A New Window into Brain Chemistry One promising effort focuses on using … signals, scientists hope to better distinguish between early, mid-stage and more advanced PD. This approach could …
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Fall Race Preview: Join Team Fox Today
June 5, 2014
… Every year, Team Fox gains entries into iconic races such as the TCS NYC Marathon and the Bank of … - the only thing missing is…YOU. Below is a list of upcoming events, which still have entries available through … Diagnosis – you can help get us there by joining Team Fox today! Nicole O'Donnell …
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PPMI Needs People At Risk for Parkinson’s — Even if Not Diagnosed with PD
March 22, 2021
… of Excellence and multiple governmental entities across nearly three dozen clinical sites in 11 countries. Now PPMI … population to include individuals without a Parkinson’s diagnosis, but living with certain factors now known to be … This science will open up new therapeutic avenues put into immediate service for the benefit of today’s patients. …
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Heiko Braak, MD, Author of Parkinson's Staging Procedure, Honored with 2014 Robert A. Pritzker Prize
April 22, 2014
… 2014 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research, conferred annually by The Michael J. Fox … His staging procedure and hypothesis have elevated research into non-motor symptoms and alpha-synuclein levels in the … and medical businesses. Additionally, he was an early promoter of the field of medical engineering at his …
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Verification of a Long, Non-coding RNA in Blood as a Biomarker for Parkinson's Disease
… non-coding RNA (RNA that does not encode a protein) that shows a five-fold decrease within the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) compared to similarly aged healthy individuals. This RNA is also … Access to Data and Biospecimens … Antony A. Cooper, PhD …