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Investigation of the Contribution of Copy Number Alterations in Parkinson’s Disease Genes to Pathogenesis
… (after conception). These “somatic” mutations could be present only in a proportion of brain cells. We will … from brain for evidence of somatic mutations that have led to a change in the number of copies of relevant genes, … when preventative drugs are available. Anticipated Outcome: We will provide the first data on whether …
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4 Gifts That Give Back to Parkinson's Disease Research
December 10, 2014
… J. Fox Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of a number of companies and individuals, you can tackle your holiday … their wine . 4 Foxes Chardonnay is available for purchase wherever wine is sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and New York. GiveNik : Visiting NYC this holiday season? Give the gift of …
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Parkinson’s Disease with Mild Cognitive Impairment Treated with a Nicotinic Agonist Drug
… disease with mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI) is common, has important clinical consequences, and there is … in models. And these drugs also had an effect on motor symptoms in PD. This study will test for the first time … 12). Ninety participants will also have an MRI scan at both visits, to compare brain scans obtained before and at end of …
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Enlisting Fashion and Family to Find a Cure
April 9, 2013
… Fashion to Figure Co-founders Nicholas and Michael Kaplan (right), … for Michael Kaplan. His great-grandmother created the first commercially-made maternity dress and founded the plus-size … J. Fox Foundation is run like a business—and one that I’d buy stock in. Their work is helping my dad and truly …
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Connect with the PPMI Team
… Initiative (PPMI) is changing how patients, families, doctors and scientists think about brain disease. People with … your inbox every 90 days. If you're in the U.S. or Canada, visit mysmelltest.org/site to take the next step. You can … Contact: Christos Koros, 00302107289405, chkoros@gmail.com ישראל (Israel) Tel Aviv Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical …
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Willing to Do Whatever it Takes: Couple Committed to BioFIND Study
October 11, 2013
… says Linda Keilman about why she and her husband Joe are committed to participating in BioFIND —a clinical study … July 2011 after an incorrect diagnosis of tendonitis, she visited The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Web site to … Linda and Joe didn’t meet until Linda’s 30th class reunion where Joe, a part-time musician, played his way into her …