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Three Questions for a Researcher with Jennifer Johnston, PhD
September 12, 2013
… she’s not alone in her drive. In fact, “many, many biotech researchers are deeply driven to make a difference in … for her part, has gone above and in the name of PD research, devoting time and lots of energy, to the cause. … There is very little appetite for risk, so the very early stage ideas are suffering from lack of investment. It …
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The role of the DJ-1 gene in early-onset recessive Parkinson's Disease (PARK7)
… gene, in which most mutations are found, leading to an early onset form of parkinsonism. In addition several new … the involvement of this pathway in the pathogenesis of PD. Researchers also have suggested the involvement of other … in this gene can lead to Parkinson's disease. This research will possibly provide us with a new opening to …
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Hitting Stride: Research Advances on Walking with Parkinson's
October 17, 2024
… Home Page Cancel Register for Webinar Hitting Stride: Research Advances on Walking with Parkinson's First Name … 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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Clinical Assessment of Patients with PD Who Underwent DAT Scan and FDG PET at the Early Stages of Their Extra-Pyramidal Disorder as Part of Their Initial Workup
… of FDG PET in the prediction of the clinical course in early parkinsonism. Project Description: Over the past 5 years, approximately 70 patients with early stages of parkinsonism underwent DaT Scan and FDG PET … Medicine at Yale University for analysis. Relevance to Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s disease: There is …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Imago Pharmaceuticals Partner to Advance Use of Research Tools to Speed Parkinson’s Research
May 11, 2015
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announces the acquisition of a library of research tools around the parkin protein from Imago … will work with funded researchers to fold the parkin tools into their studies first then roll them out to the greater …
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Using Powerful Metabolomic Methods to Identify Blood-based Biomarkers of Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease
… (PD). It allowed us to distinguish between models of early-stage Parkinson's and healthy models of the same age. … molecules that indicate disease. Study Design: Advanced research techniques, such as mass spectrometry and nuclear … our definition of Parkinson's fingerprints. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: This study will …