Here you'll find current articles and information about Parkinson's and the Foundation, as well as information about events the Foundation is sponsoring. You can also view the Foundation's public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox.
The latest on PD, as reported by major news outlets.
08/18/2008 Potential Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Treatment Found In Century-old Drug
A century-old drug, methylene blue, has been found to slow cellular aging and enhances mitochondrial function, potentially allowing those with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's to live longer, healthier lives.
08/15/2008 Preventing Protein Clumping Characteristic Of Parkinson's Disease With Baker's Yeast
By introducing the yeast protein Hsp104 into animal models of Parkinson's disease, researchers prevented protein clumping that leads to nerve cell death characteristic of the disorder.
08/13/2008 Breakthrough in Dementia Research
Scientists say they have made a crucial breakthrough in understanding a common type of dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Access the latest articles in the media about Michael J. Fox.
07/16/2008 Michael J. Fox Set for Role on 'Rescue Me'
Michael J. Fox will return to series TV with a four-episode guest role on FX's "Rescue Me."
08/03/2007 Michael J. Fox Paces Through Life of Writing
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation today announced that it would award Santa Monica-based biotech ArmaGen Technologies, Inc., up to $1 million if all milestones are met to take practical steps toward developing a “Trojan horse” delivery technology for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
MJFF funded 15 high-risk, high-reward Parkinson’s disease research projects under Rapid Response in the first half of the year. Applications are still being accepted, and a total of $2 million in Rapid Response awards is expected by year’s end.
Latest awards under Therapeutics Development Initiative bring MJFF’s current active industry collaborations to 23; next industry-only deadline January 20, 2009
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06/26/2008 Read Katie Hood's Blog on The Huffington Post
Just back from speaking at the 2008 BIO Global Convention, MJFF CEO Katie Hood continued her Huffington Post blog with thoughts on how strategic partnerships betwewn nonprofits and industry can help speed the development of cures for Parkinson's and other diseases.
Michael J. Fox, the Canadian-born actor who has used his success in film and television to advocate for Parkinson's disease patients, received an honorary degree Thursday from the University of British Columbia.
05/12/2008 Michael J. Fox Foundation "Plays to Win" at Third L.A. Fundraiser
In an exclusive two-part interview, Michael J. Fox talked to "Access Hollywood" about Parkinson's disease, the Foundation's progress, and his excitement to be back in Los Angeles surrounded by friends supporting the Foundation at "Playing to Win the Fight against Parkinson's," a poker tournament benefit held at Social Hollywood.
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08/06/2008 MEDIA ALERT: Michael J. Fox Foundation to Host PD Therapeutics Conference September 15 in Chicago
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) will host its second annual PD Therapeutics Conference on Monday, September 15, in Chicago.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research would like to bring to your attention the following meeting: 2008 AAPS Workshop on Demonstrating Disease Modifying Effects for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: Drug Development and Regulatory Issues.
02/13/2008 Save the Date: Research Roundtable in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on March 25
The Michael J. Fox Foundation invites you to attend a Research Roundtable presentation titled "The MJFF Funding Philosophy and Research Portfolio Highlights."
See the public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox that are helping to get the word out about the importance of stopping Parkinson's.
04/01/2005 Degeneration
06/01/2001 Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali
05/01/2000 Michael J. Fox, May 2000
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