Momentum in PD Research Draws Attention at Annual Health Care Conference | FoxFlash January 2020

"The Enthusiasm was Palpable": Annual Conference Highlights Momentum in PD Drug Development Marco Baptista, PhD, director of Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) offers an update from the January J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, writing, "While there has always been a little Parkinson's news shared at the conference, this year was different." Continue Reading > Sex, Love and Parkinson's Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series. February 20, 2020 at 12 p.m. ET In Case You Missed It: Eating Well with Parkinson's Disease This month, MJFF Patient Council member Dr. Karen Jaffe hosted a conversation about what a balanced diet with Parkinson's looks like. Watch the archived webinar or download the podcast. Listen Now > Raising the Stakes in 2019: Community Fundraisers Generate an Incredible $11 Million Through creative do-it-yourself events, sponsored athletic competitions and MJFF's Fox Trot 5K and Tour de Fox Series, our grassroots fundraising community grew in numbers and impact in 2019. Be Inspired > Data Challenge Launched to Benchmark New Methods to Predict Disease Progression MJFF and Sage Bionetworks recently announced the Biomarker and Endpoint Assessment to Track Parkinson's Disease (BEAT-PD) data challenge. Participants will use sensor data to predict a patient's medication status ("on" vs. "off") or the severity of specific symptoms (dyskinesia, tremor). Read More > A Charitable Plan that Works for You and Your Family Planned gifts play an important role in advancing Parkinson's research. Learn how a current estate plan is vital to making sure your wishes are carried out and helping you leave a personal legacy. Contact us at 212-509-1524 or plannedgiving@michaeljfox.org. Get Started > Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, is co-author on a new book that outlines a plan to prevent, advocate for, care for and treat Parkinson's disease. Net proceeds from the book will support several organizations working to end Parkinson's, including MJFF. Read an Excerpt >