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Behind-the-Scenes with a Parkinson’s Researcher: Meet Ashley Harms, PhD
April 6, 2020
… progression. Dr. Harms has received three research grants from The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) to advance her … keep projects moving forward. Since she’s currently working from home, Dr. Harms has been spending a lot of time writing … tuned to our social channels as we highlight more stories from the Parkinson’s community. Find us on Facebook , …
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Alzheimer’s Drug Aducanumab Back in the News
November 9, 2020
… decline. (This contrasted with positive recommendations from an internal FDA panel earlier in the week.) The … changes in brain amyloid.” Because of conflicting results from the two Phase III trials (ultimately one was positive … The FDA reviews all data in addition to recommendations from the two advisory panels. A decision on approval is …
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Bridging the Generations: Investing as a Family — and Speeding Parkinson’s Research with a $1.5-Million Donation
June 14, 2022
… Retired businessman Jack Burns is not one to shy away from taking on new projects and challenges. Jack, 76, a native of New Hampshire, graduated from college with a degree in chemical engineering. After … and had grown tax deferred until he decided to withdraw from it. He donated the growth portion of the annuity to …
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Financial Times: Actor's Charity to Back Swiss Drug Trial
September 8, 2010
… Jack MJFF Note: Addex Pharmaceuticals has received funding from MJFF for a clinical trial to test a potential therapy … development programme as it diversifies fundraising away from a shrinking pool of private investors during the … is quoted on the SIX Swiss exchange, is to receive $900,000 from the Michael J Fox Foundation. The funds will help …
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My Research Journey: Doing my Small Part to Support People with Parkinson’s
June 13, 2023
… a friend pointed out the strong scent of marijuana coming from a factory right by my gym. I could not smell a thing. … asks those of us on Medicare to complete… count backward from 100 by seven. In a year, I’ll return to the hospital to … of chemicals used in farming, or the chemicals that spewed from factories, especially those that existed in the mid to …
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Gear Up for the Holidays with Team Fox!
November 17, 2023
… disease (PD) awareness! Check out some places you can shop to incorporate your support of Team Fox and The Michael … Fox necklace (and a tie clip coming soon!). All proceeds from the sale of these pieces will go to MJFF. Springrose … portion of all proceeds will benefit MJFF. Altra Running $5 from every pair of the Altra Running Paradigm 7 running shoe …