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Mother and Daughter Team Stand up for Clinical Research
May 10, 2013
… family have participated in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. “My mum is a total hero for getting involved,” … Mark, who has continued to practice the sport since his diagnosis with PD four years ago. “Mark’s an inspiration, … tests we’ve both undergone, about what it’s like to go into the fMRI machine. “We’ve always been close. But sharing …
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'An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease Research': Questions and Answers
February 25, 2013
… of the year in its Hot Topics in Parkinson's disease (PD) Research Seminar Series: “An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease … past month suggested that DBS is effective against the “early motor complications of PD.” This is the first study to … Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) are looking into whether levels of tau in a person's cerebrospinal fluid …
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Unique Partnership Lights Up a Parkinson's Disease Research Tool
November 12, 2013
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson) and … to create, validate and distribute a valuable pre-clinical research tool: a genetically engineered rat with fluorescent … her group had originally introduced this hTH-GFP construct into mice. Shining blue light on the brain makes the …
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Living Every Day Well Inspires Gift to Spur Research
October 12, 2022
… enjoyed botanical illustration as hobby after her diagnosis. Here she is pictured alongside her botanical … Michael J. Fox Foundation. Impressed by the Foundation’s research methods, the couple began making annual … make a lasting difference,” Jennifer says. “They wanted the research to continue and for someone to find something to …
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Foundation Honors Three Scientists with Research Prizes
November 15, 2016
… the fields of Huntington's and Parkinson's disease research, Dr. Ira Shoulson. The Michael J. Fox Foundation recognized three researchers for their groundbreaking work in advancing Parkinson's and dystonia research at a ceremony held November 12, 2016 in New York. …
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Clinical Research Participation Gives One Patient New Reasons for Hope
November 27, 2012
… participated in eight clinical trials since her Parkinson’s diagnosis 12 years ago. In fact, she connected with her … confirmed her growing suspicion. When he explained the research currently taking place, Betsy, a trauma nurse, was … knowledge about the disease. Betsy also appreciates early access to potential therapies. As part of her first …