Parkinson’s Scientist Honored With Award of 2022 MJFF Pritzker Prize
In recognition of scientist Timothy Greenamyre’s pioneering work in Parkinson’s disease, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson’s…
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MJFF Supporting Trial of Retinal Tracer for Parkinson’s Diagnosis
With a $1.5 million grant, the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) continues to support Amydis in developing a non-invasive eye…
MJFF Expands Fellowship Program for Movement Disorder Specialists
To better care for the growing number of people with Parkinson’s disease and their families, the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)…
Workshops at UAMS Target Neurodegenerative Disorders
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering complimentary vocal music workshops to patients with neurodegenerative disorders…
Patients Learn More About ‘Off’ Periods and Nourianz
The pharmaceutical company Kyowa Kirin has unveiled an effort to help educate Parkinson’s disease patients and healthcare professionals about “off”…
Supporters to Make Strides Against Parkinson’s in Moving Day Walks
Supporters across the nation will make strides against Parkinson’s disease this fall in Moving Day walks — the…
Survey Shows Toll of ‘Off Times’ on Patients, Caregivers
Among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who participated in a recent survey, 86% reported experiencing daily “off” episodes — when…
Parkinson’s Foundation Seeks to Add to Global Care Network in US
To help expand patient access to treatments and other services, the Parkinson’s Foundation is inviting U.S. medical centers that…
APDA Funds $2.35M in New ‘Cutting-edge’ Parkinson’s Research
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will fund a host of Parkinson’s disease research projects for the coming year,…
Parkinson’s Patients Tackle 208-mile Blue Ridge Relay to Benefit MJFF
A dozen runners who live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) hope to heighten awareness of the neurodegenerative disorder and raise…