Parkinson's Researchers take Capitol Hill | FoxFlash February 2019

Stand with Parkinson's Scientists Today, Parkinson's researchers are on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to increase federal funding for scientific research. As legislators make spending decisions, it's important that they hear from the Parkinson's community. How to Share Your Voice > Better Conversations and Care: How Patients and Doctors Can Work Together Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series. March 21, 2019 at 12 p.m. ET MJFF Awards 127 New Research Grants Totaling over $24 Million Our latest funding round includes projects across our research strategy to define, measure and treat Parkinson's. We also awarded grants to develop research tools the field needs to advance. What We Fund > Ask the MD Video: Myths about Levodopa Levodopa is the most effective drug for Parkinson's symptoms, but there are many misconceptions about what it can and can't do. Dr. Dolhun separates the facts from the fiction about levodopa. Watch Now >   How Patients Help Us Pick the Grants We Fund Members of our Patient Council discuss their role in choosing eight innovative projects the Foundation is now funding to treat gait and balance problems. Read More >   23andMe and MJFF Collaborate to Further Parkinson's Research In a recent interview, Anne Wojcicki, CEO of consumer genetics company 23andMe, discussed how the company works with researchers, biotech and pharma companies to advance research. MJFF and 23andMe are currently collaborating through Fox Insight, MJFF's online clinical study. Learn More > Your Roadmap to MJFF's 2019 Signature Series Events Our Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk Series and Tour de Fox Cycling Series are coming to ten different cities in 2019. Join one of the family-friendly events to run, walk or bike toward a cure! Find an Event >