The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Happy New Year from MJFF! Thanks to everyone for making 2009 an incredible year. With 2010 just a day away, please consider making a year-end donation to help us continue to drive research for a cure.
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For The Michael J. Fox Foundation, there is one clear measure of success: delivering patients better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research MJFF funds two studies to help researchers gain a better understanding of the placebo effect, which has increasingly complicated PD clinical trials.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation - MJFF Funds Two Investigations of Placebo Effect in Parkinson's Disea
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research announced funding for two projects investigating the placebo effect in Parkinson’s disease. Placebo treatments are harmless, inactive substances administered to some of the patien...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research MJFF awards $2 million for clinical research on postural instability and gait disturbances in Parkinson's disease.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation - MJFF Awards $2 Million for Clinical Research on Postural Instability
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has awarded a total of $2 million to five research teams carrying out clinical studies to refine understanding of postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD) in Parkinson’s dise...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Michael J. Fox Foundation has been named to Worth Magazine's "Elite List" of the 10 most fiscally responsible charities.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Foundation announced $1 million in funding to drive a clinical study that will speed development of treatments for dyskinesia, the excessive movements resulting from long-term dopamine replacement therapy that many patients report to be among the most debilitating aspects of life with PD.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation - Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $1 Million for Critical Step toward
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has awarded $1 million for a clinical study aiming to make a critical step toward the development of new treatments for dyskinesia, the excessive and uncontrollable movements that are a com...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research MJFF closes 2009 with $2.1 million in awards to high-risk, high-reward approaches to PD therapeutic development.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation - MJFF Awards $2.1 Million for High-risk/High-reward Approaches to Par
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research closes 2009 with $2.1 million in awards to high-risk, high-reward approaches to Parkinson’s therapeutic development through its Rapid Response Innovation Awards. Over the course of th...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Read the newest "PD Reflections" essay by filmmaker Dave Iverson: Shoes on Again: A Filmmaker with Parkinson's Documents Parkinson's in His Films
Living With Parkinson's The Michael J. Fox Foundation - Shoes on Again: A Filmmaker with Parkinson’s
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When you work in journalism, for better or worse, you often look at the world around you in terms of stories. It’s an occupational hazard. And so, after my father, my brother and, finally, I were diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I began to won...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Help make the Cures Acceleration Network a reality and improve the process for developing new drugs and therapies.
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Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) has introduced the Cures Acceleration Network (CAN) Act of 2009 as an amendment to the health reform bill in the Senate. Sen. Specter's amendment (SA 2866) puts a renewed focus on research and development in the health ca...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research MJFF announces $1.7 million in funding to drive new and continuing Parkinson's research projects at the Arizona Parkinson's Disease Consortium.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation - Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $1.7 Million to Optimize and Levera
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced $1.7 million in funding to drive new and continuing Parkinson’s research projects at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Mayo Clinic Arizona, sites of the Arizona Parkinson’s Disease Consor...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Give a gift that gives back at the Fox Shop! For a limited time, get 20% off purchases of $50 or more. Order by 12/16 to ensure delivery by 12/24.
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As the lengthening evenings and crisp fall air signal the start of another holiday season, consider the Fox Shop the official online store of The Michael J. Fox Foundation to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. ...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research MJFF awards $1.3 million to advance seven potentially disease-modifying therapeutic targets for Parkinson's disease.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation - MJFF Awards $1.3 Million to Advance Potentially Disease-modifying Th
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As part of its mission to accelerate promising therapeutic targets through the development pipeline toward clinical trials and, ultimately, patient care, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research announced that it has awarded a tot...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Help ensure neurology is included in health care reform! Urge your senators to support an amendment adding neurologists to a list of specialties eligible for primary care incentives.
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The health care debate is moving fast in the U.S. Senate, and members of the Parkinson's community can effect change for millions of Americans. Currently, neurology is not listed as a specialty eligible for primary care incentives in section 5501 of ...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Congratulations to Sigma-Aldrich for making The Scientist's list of top ten innovations in 2009. MJFF is proud to be working with you!
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Sigma-Aldrich took the bronze in last year’s competition for their CompoZr zinc finger nuclease (ZFN) service, which initiates double-strand DNA breaks at specific sites to knock out even a single base pair. This year the company follows up wit...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Ryan Reynolds, celebrity chair of Team Fox, is up for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Star. Cast your vote today!
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research discussed Shoes on Again: A Filmmaker with Parkinson's Documents Parkinson's in His Films on the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research discussion board.
