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Get a Grip for Parkinson's Research
November 2, 2017
… already a staple in our daily life, are frequently becoming tools in the management of our personal health care. With … self-conscious and lead to isolation, which studies have shown exacerbates Parkinson's symptoms and negatively impacts …
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2017 Parkinson's Research Year in Review
December 14, 2017
… Home Page Cancel Register for Webinar 2017 Parkinson's Research Year in Review First Name Last Name Email … has PD Extended family member or friend had PD I am a researcher, clinician or work with the PD community Other Diagnosis Date ${selected} Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug …
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Fox Foto Friday: Celebrating Dystonia and Parkinson's Research Advances
May 15, 2015
… On May 13, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research co-hosted a gala celebrating the new collaborative … led a team that in 1997 identified the gene responsible for early onset dystonia, which led to better clinical diagnosis. The award is accompanied by an unrestricted …
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Why Diversity Matters in Parkinson’s Research
October 8, 2024
… some of the most important advancements made in Parkinson’s research and care alike — advancements that benefit every … with PD. However, in the process of validating the test, researchers also solidified that not everyone with … upending. When researchers performed analysis of DNA from nearly 200,000 people of African descent, it revealed a …
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2017 Federal Budget Increases Research Funding
May 3, 2017
… Update: The president signed the FY 2017 budget proposal into law on May 5, 2017. Earlier this week, Congress … year, the deal includes increased investments in federal research funding, which is a win for the Parkinson's … budget deal impacting the government agencies involved in research and drug development. The PD community has actively …
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Pathogenetic Mechanisms in Early-onset Parkinsonism Resulting from a Mutation in the Synaptojanin 1 Protein
… protein implicated in synaptic vesicle transport, in early-onset parkinsonism patients. The goal of our study is … synaptojanin 1 impact neuronal function may provide insight into other proteins whose regulation may have therapeutic … with support from the former Michael Stern Parkinson's Research Foundation, which merged with The Michael J. Fox …