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Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Search in Cerebrospinal Fluid by Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry
… will be transferred to filter paper and sprayed into a mass spectrometer to measure the molecular masses and … molecules detected by paper spray in CSF as biomarkers for early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Project Description: … Research Tool … Research Grant …
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Cognition-Targeted Research Catches On
April 19, 2012
… that this drug will be tested in Parkinson’s patients, so researchers will be looking to find out how safe the drug is … The Foundation is currently funding a clinical study into the potential cognitive benefits of Northera … pathology,” says Jamie Eberling, PhD, associate director of research programs at MJFF. “Different processes in different …
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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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Three Questions for a Researcher With Emily Drabant, PhD, Research Development Manager at 23andMe
July 23, 2012
… of tasks managing 23andMe’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) research initiative, such as recruiting people to … testing, building partnerships with academic and industry researchers alike, and communicating about this research … like PD. We’ve done a pretty good job bringing people into our community via the Internet, but we’d love to do …
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Senior Associate Director, Research Operations
… The Senior Associate Director, Research Operations plays a key role in helping … Now About Us: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear … organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease …