MJFF Invests $10 Million in 39 New Research Grants | FoxFlash June 2019

Follow the Funding: MJFF Deploys Another $10 Million to Promising Research The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announced 39 new grant awards totaling more than $10 million. Among the 39 selected, one project is comparing dietary patterns for effect on Parkinson's onset and progression, and another is testing if specially designed biomaterials can help cell replacement therapy. What We Fund > How Genetic Discoveries Lead to Parkinson's Therapies Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series. July 18, 2019 at 12 p.m. ET New Study Doubles Previous Estimates of Parkinson's Economic Burden This month, MJFF released the results of a new study, "The Economic Burden of Parkinson's Disease," which helps to quantify the urgency for better treatments and a cure. Read More > PPMI Dispatch: Findings and New Initiatives from MJFF's Landmark Study More than 200 coordinators, investigators, industry partners and patients gathered in New York City for the annual Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative meeting to discuss study findings, challenges and future strategy. Continue Reading > Have You Seen Our New Website? We launched a new website earlier this month! Information about living with Parkinson's, educational resources and inspiration from real patients is available under the Understanding Parkinson's section. See What's New > Signature Series Spotlight: Corporate Teams Did you know that your company can join us to speed a cure, too? Through corporate support of our Fox Trot 5K and Tour de Fox Series, national and regional partners are part of MJFF’s mission. Get Involved > The Parkinson's Community Can Power New Treatments Fox Insight is an online clinical study built to learn more about life with Parkinson’s directly from people living with PD. Join Now >