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The Michael J. Fox Foundation and The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson's with GBA Grant Nearly $3 Million to Studies into Disease's Most Common Known Genetic Contributor
February 20, 2019
… Foundation and The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson's with GBA teamed up on this funding program to leverage resources and streamline review 16 selected … beta acid (GBA). Mutations in the GBA gene are the most common genetic risk factors for Parkinson's, affecting about …
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Research Roundup: Studies Need a Wide Range of Participants to Bring Us Closer to Cures
June 25, 2021
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is to find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. You can … (PPMI) is ramping up recruitment and looking for people with and without Parkinson’s disease. Everyone has an … have too much activity of the LRRK2 protein. Biotech company Biogen is testing a drug, BIIB094, aimed at …
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Urge Congress to Support the National Plan to End Parkinson’s
… Congressional champions have reintroduced the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act in the new Congress. The National … as a co-sponsor of the bill today! How to send an email: Complete the form below to find a pre-written email you can … lawmakers. Please feel free to personalize this message with your own experiences! …
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Train with Team Fox for the Chicago Marathon
June 20, 2013
… Fox’s 7th year at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and with every year our team grows stronger! Known for its … line in iconic Grant Park. Best of all? There’s still time to join the 2013 Team Fox Chicago Marathon team and run with … that we will also be working with new coaches to provide online training program for all runners regardless of …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches 2025 "Parkinson's IQ + You" National Event Series Across the United States to Educate and Empower People and Families Living with Parkinson's Disease
January 14, 2025
… series began in 2019, the free events have been designed to empower people with Parkinson’s and care partners to better manage the … in learning more about the disease, the elements of a comprehensive care team, communication between patients and …
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Resources for People Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's
… “You have Parkinson’s disease.” Four words that come with a diagnosis full of questions and uncertainty. However you choose to start processing, you’re not alone. The Michael J. Fox …