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Paper: Deep Brain Stimulation Effective against Early Motor Complications of Parkinson’s Disease
February 15, 2013
… those with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are experiencing early motor complications of the disease. This is interesting because, to date, most research has pointed to DBS as an option for those with … advances in how the electric current is delivered into the brain, a miniaturization of DBS devices, and new …
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Finding Your Way: Working through Emotions in Early Years with Parkinson’s (Webinar Replay)
September 27, 2023
… Shock, doubt, anxiety — a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can trigger these and many other … they processed the emotional aftermath and navigated the early years following their diagnosis. We also hear from a … Committee. Dr. Dobkin has been conducting mental health research in Parkinson's disease for nearly 20 years. View a …
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MJFF Resources to Accelerate PD Research
… MJFF is expediting Parkinson’s disease research, working tirelessly to advance global opportunities … MJFF is committed to supporting efforts that de-risk early-stage Parkinson's disease research to accelerate … and speed the translation of promising biology into and across therapeutic pipelines. To see our exciting …
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My Research Journey: “Hope begets more hope”
March 10, 2023
… and finance professional, was expecting to work well into his 60s. Parkinson’s put him on a bit of a different … but I was frightened,” says Hyam, as he reflects on his diagnosis. Hyam and his husband, Tom, 68, live in Boston, … him to take action and join the premier Parkinson’s research study. “He said, ‘Hyam, this is something big, and …
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How Artificial Intelligence Helps Power Parkinson’s Research
February 17, 2026
… Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD in his research lab. Parkinson’s researchers are using artificial … how we understand and treat Parkinson’s. AI models can spot early warning signs invisible to the human eye, predict how … drug discovery. Together, these efforts are turning data into discoveries that bring us closer to new treatments and …
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Former Seinfeld Writer Composes a One-Man Show about Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease
December 4, 2012
… , a “daringly funny and provocative one-man show about early onset Parkinson’s disease.” Marc, a former Seinfeld … this play based on how his life has changed since Karen’s diagnosis. Here is a preview of the show: “Phil is a …