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The Important Role You Are Playing: A Scientist's Perspective on Research Participation
January 13, 2012
… As a neurologist and researcher currently leading several clinical studies, I am responsible for recruiting participants into clinical trials. Our research center in New Haven, CT … resulted in two enrollments into studies so far. While it’s early days yet, it has become clear that FTF is a great …
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Research Roundup: Recruiting for Clinical Trials Targeting Parkinson's Progression
October 6, 2025
… (PD). Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, participating in research is a powerful way to contribute to these efforts. In this Research Roundup, we highlight Foundation-funded and partner … . Smell Loss and Parkinson’s: Smell loss can be an early sign of Parkinson’s risk. PPMI is offering free …
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A Look from Both Sides at Clinical Research Participation
July 29, 2015
… We also know, however, that the decision to volunteer for research studies is a complex and personal one. In this … from Seattle shares why she has taken part in more than 20 research studies. Learn more about the realities of clinical … it. Of course, there are risks, but when you really get into it they are generally minimal. For me, the potential …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Honors Dario Alessi, PhD, with the Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research
November 13, 2023
… 13, 2023) — The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has awarded the 2023 Robert A. Pritzker … and medical businesses. Additionally, he was an early promoter of the field of medical engineering at his … clinical study, PPMI; increases the flow of participants into Parkinson's disease clinical trials with its online …
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New York Rallies for a Statewide Parkinson’s Disease Research Registry
May 31, 2023
… bringing New York one step closer to creating a Parkinson’s research registry. The legislation must pass in the Assembly … New York State legislation that would establish a PD research registry in the Empire State. The team was joined … provided remarks on behalf of her husband who lives with early onset Parkinson's disease. Photo Credit: New York …
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Including a Watch to the Gait Substudy
… as progression of these metrics across time. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s disease: … changes in gait, sleep and autonomic function over time. Researchers will look for trends in the sensor data. These … of Parkinson’s disease even in pre-clinical stages. Researchers will also compare the sensor data with the PPMI …