MJFF Awards 39 New Research Grants Totaling $5 Million | FoxFlash April 2019

What's Covered in Our Latest Round of Research Grants The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) closes out Parkinson's Awareness Month by announcing 39 new research awards totaling $5 million. The funded projects include investigations of the GBA gene, studies of imaging agents to measure Parkinson's, research tools around key Parkinson's targets such as inflammation, and much more. What We Fund > Looking Deep into Cells for the Answers to Parkinson's Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series. May 16, 2019 at 12 p.m. ET Empire State Building Shines Orange and White for World Parkinson's Day On April 11, New York City's Empire State Building lit up orange and white to spotlight the urgent need for a Parkinson's cure. Read More > Michael J. Fox On Finding a Cure: "We Have a Responsibility As Patients" In a recent interview with Fortune, Michael J. Fox and Debi Brooks reveal how patients and families are critical in driving progress. Watch the Video > Michael J. Fox Named to Fortune's 2019 "World's Greatest Leaders" Listed at 22, Michael J. Fox is recognized as "one of the most respected advocates in medicine." Continue Reading > Ask the MD: Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's Mood changes are a real symptom of Parkinson's. Watch the video to learn about depression and anxiety and how to manage these common symptoms. View Now > "We All Share this Journey Together" John L. Lipp lives with Parkinson's disease but considers himself a lucky man, thanks to the unconditional love and support of his husband. Read John's Story > Taking a Proactive Approach to Parkinson's For Fox Insight participant Charles Leblow, completing online surveys about his symptoms and health helps him keep better track of how he is doing. Learn More and Join >