News and Events - The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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.

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The latest on PD, as reported by major news outlets.

03/10/2010 Smoking years key factor in lower Parkinson's risk

Reuters Health - Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study shows that it's how many years of smoking a person has under their belt -- rather than how much they smoke every day -- that matters.

03/05/2010 Deep Brain Stimulation for Early Parkinson’s Shows Promise

The Vanderbilt Reporter - A Vanderbilt University study of deep brain stimulation for early Parkinson's disease has shown such promise that several other universities have signed on to plan a large-scale, multi-center trial.

03/04/2010 Parkinson's Limits Ability to Read Emotions

The New York Times - New research suggests that Parkinson's disease may impair a person’s ability to read the emotions of others.

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02/01/2010 MJFF Congratulates Michael J. Fox on His Grammy Win for Always Looking Up!

Fox won Best Spoken Word Album for his audio recording of Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist at the 52nd Grammy Awards, held January 31 in Los Angeles.

02/01/2010 Vancouver's Most Awesome: Michael J. Fox!

VancouverIsAwesome.com - As the 2010 Winter Olympics draw nearer, Web site Vancouver Is Awsome interviews Michael J. Fox on all things Vancouver-related.

12/17/2009 Michael J. Fox Offers 'Future' Advice to Grads

The Insider - Michael J. Fox's newest book, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future, will be published on April 13, 2010 by Hyperion, with the former "Spin City" and 'Back to the Future' star offering advice and encouragement to graduates.

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Browse current and past press releases from The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

03/05/2010 Michael J. Fox Receives Honorary Doctorate from Karolinska Institute

Karolinska awards honorary doctorates to people who have not earned a PhD through formal academic achievements, but who have benefited research through other means.

03/02/2010 MJFF Commits up to $5.75 Million in Funding for 2010 Critical Challenges in Parkinson's Disease

Two Challenges aim to streamline efforts focused on genetic targets alpha-synuclein and LRRK2. The third will drive collaborations that maximize the resources of the Brain & Body Donation Program at the Arizona Parkinson’s Disease Consortium.

02/18/2010 MJFF Awards $1.1 Million for Clinical Trial of Transdermal Nicotine as Disease-modifying Treatment for Parkinson's

Researchers will evaluate the disease-modifying potential of transdermal nicotine using standard skin patches of the type used by millions of smokers as a quitting aid.

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03/08/2010 Nature Medicine Profiles MJFF's Collaborative Efforts to Advance LRRK2 Research

Nature Medicine - The LRRK2 Biology Consortium, funded by MJFF to advance understanding of the LRRK2 gene, is profiled in the March edition of Nature Medicine.

03/08/2010 Developing Improved Research Models

Nature Medicine - Nature Medicine discusses the latest technology for creating improved pre-clinical research models, including models funded by MJFF.

02/17/2010 Ex-NBAer Grant, Actor Fox Join Forces to Battle Parkinson's

NBA.com - Ex-NBAer Brian Grant's friendship with Michael J. Fox -- perhaps one of the most famous people living with Parkinson's -- has provided Grant with a compass, some sense of direction of what to do with his new life.

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Learn about events the Foundation has sponsored, as well as events taking place in your area.

02/10/2010 Research Roundtable in Charlotte: Tuesday, February 23

Join MJFF CEO Katie Hood, VP of Research Programs Todd Sherer, PhD, and three leading PD researchers for a presentation on current Parkinson's research and expert Q&A in Charlotte on Tuesday evening, February 23.

11/23/2009 Denis Leary, Gregg Allman and Special Guests Help MJFF Raise $4.3 Million at 2009 ‘Funny Thing’

The Michael J. Fox Foundation raised an incredible $4.3 million for Parkinson’s research at its gala event, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s,” held Saturday, November 21, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

11/02/2009 Sixteenth Annual PAN Forum: Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The Parkinson’s Action Network - Share a day of education and advocacy with Parkinson’s advocates in your community and across the country.

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See the public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox that are helping to get the word out about the importance of stopping Parkinson's.

11/23/2009 Virtual Research Roundtable from New York City

Research Roundtables hosted by The Michael J. Fox Foundation in various locations across the country bring patients and caregivers the latest news, advances and breakthroughs in PD research from the world’s top neuroscientists. On Saturday, November 21, the final of three 2009 Research Roundtables was Webcast live to allow even more individuals to hear from our expert panel and submit their own questions on PD and the state of research toward a cure.

09/30/2009 Third Annual PD Therapeutics Conference

J. William Langston, MD, speaks about the significance and importance of the conference for PD therapeutic development.

07/22/2009 HollyRod Foundation Tribute to Michael J. Fox

This tribute to Michael J. Fox was created for the 11th Annual DesignCare benefiting the HollyRod Foundation, where Michael was honored with the Matthew T. Robinson Courage Award in July 2009. The HollyRod Foundation raises money for adults and children battling Parkinson’s disease and autism. Video courtesy of HollyRod Foundation/Vachon Productions.

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