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Using Risk Scores to Link Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease
… Study Rationale: The symptoms and course of Parkinson’s disease (PD) show remarkable … that may also be important for treatment response. In previous studies, we and others have shown that genetics … to these variations. By considering the effect of a combination of gene variants, it is possible to generate …
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Opportunities for Partnership with MJFF
… partnerships help accelerate what’s possible in our mission to cure Parkinson’s. Learn more about opportunities to directly engage with MJFF's Patient and Researcher Community. PDIQ+You Events Parkinson’s Disease IQ + You are …
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6 Ways to Create Your Own Team Fox Event
December 6, 2012
… members channel their creative energies and their passions to host unique fundraisers. MJFF checked in with a few … advice they have for fellow members. 1. Party Like a Fox Where: Chicago, Illinois Who: Gayle Wolski, Co-Chair, … forces to create a contagiously positive impact on our community. Why a gala fundraiser : It was either go big or …
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Tell Congress to Ban Harmful Toxins Linked to Parkinson's
… Ask Congress to support a bill that calls for banning paraquat and other …
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New Law Seeks to Increase Access to Lower-cost Prescriptions
October 11, 2018
… Recently, Congress and the administration took action on an issue that's top of mind for many people: access to affordable prescription drugs. Lawmakers passed two bills that allow … of legislation focused on prescription drug costs to become law since the administration released a proposal to …
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Investigating the Role of LRRK2 in Immunity and Susceptibility to Infection
… Study Rationale: One of the most common inherited causes of Parkinson's disease (PD) is … caused by changes, or mutations, of the LRRK2 gene. Our previous studies have shown that immune cells called macrophages are unable to carry a normal immune response without LRRK2. We now aim …