$24-Million Public-Private Partnership Expands Investigation of Parkinson's Disease | Parkinson's Disease

$24-Million Public-Private Partnership Expands Investigation of Parkinson's Disease | Parkinson's Disease





MJFF and Partners Announce $24M Project to Investigate Parkinson's Disease

The Michael J. Fox. Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and five industry partners are collaborating to apply cutting-edge technologies to previously collected biological samples, including from the MJFF-led Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative. Findings could speed drug discovery and reduce time and cost of therapeutic development. Learn More >

Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series. February 15, 2018 at 12 p.m. ET

Seven Marathons, Seven Continents, Seven Days, One Goal: a Cure Patient Council member Bret Parker has officially begun the first of seven marathons he will run in the next week. Between training and raising nearly $180,000 for Team Fox, no challenge is too great for Bret. Get Inspired >

You Spoke, Lawmakers Listened: RAISE Caregivers Act Passes A major focus of the 2017 Parkinson's Policy Forum and advocacy efforts throughout the year, RAISE provides caregivers training and services to navigate working while helping a loved one manage their disease. Read More >

Seminar: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving for the PD Community New tax laws have implications for people with PD making estate planning or charitable giving decisions. Get up-to-date information in a special online presentation on Thursday, February 22. Register Now >

Looking to Run, Bike or Walk with Us in 2018? Start Here. Check out upcoming opportunities to get moving and fundraising for PD research. From our Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk Signature Series to half marathons in the national parks, there's a fun fitness option for you! Ready, Set, Go >