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MJFF Attends Parkinson’s Meeting with the World Health Organization
April 29, 2021
… Image from who.int Editor’s Note: On October 5, 2021, members of … over two decades that WHO convened a meeting with experts from around the world to address a global policy and … through public policy (e.g., banning toxic chemicals from the environment) Ways to improve diagnostics and …
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Six of Michael’s Timeless Quotes on Optimism for his 60th Birthday
June 9, 2021
… when it became virtually impossible for me to keep my body from moving would I find the peace, security, and spiritual … certain we are the tip of the spear.” (Read a free excerpt from Michael’s latest memoir, No Time Like the Future: An … as they discuss the power of optimism and answer questions from the community. Then, stay tuned to the Foundation’s …
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Major Research Breakthrough: A New Biomarker for Parkinson's
April 20, 2023
… 1925 Year I would like to receive news and resources from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Save my information for … and ultimately clinical care. Our panel of experts from MJFF and our landmark clinical study, the Parkinson’s … implications of the findings and answer questions from the audience. To watch on demand anytime, please …
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Developing Assays to Quantify Cys106 of DJ-1 in Distinct Oxidized States as a Potential Diagnostic Tool for Parkinson’s Disease
… This grant builds upon the research from a prior grant: Determination of the 3D Structure of … in the future, to identify patients who will benefit from them. The investigators plan to develop a lab test, … proportion of different states of DJ-1 in samples derived from human cell models. Once this “proof-of-concept” is …
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Exploring Their Own Borders: Belgians Walk to Stop Parkinson’s
October 2, 2020
… the first steps of his journey, the Stop Parkinson Walk , from Oostende and will end there as well on October 10. … way, he and guest authors document each stage of the walk, from the people they meet to the unexpected challenges they … Ivo’s expedition to Maasmechelen. Or adventure in stage 33 from Croix-Scaile to Givet when a planned stroll across a …
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$90 Million in Health and Disease Research in the Works at DOD
December 10, 2021
… is under consideration for approval by Congress. It’s far from being a done deal, and we will actively advocate … When you become an MJFF advocate, you’ll receive emails from us that provide you with what we call an action alert — … to act on a specific issue. Your lawmakers need to hear from you to know what kinds of things they need to pay extra …