MJFF Announces 19 New Grant Awards Totaling More than $16.5 Million | FoxFlash June 2020

What We Fund: $16.5 Million in New Grants for Parkinson's Research Despite the challenges of 2020, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) continues to fund as many projects as possible, collaborating with the Parkinson's research community to ensure the work can start and progress safely. This week, MJFF announced 19 new grant awards totaling more than $16.5 million to projects that serve our mission. Continue Reading > The Pandemic and Parkinson's: COVID-19 Impact on Disease, Care and Community Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series. July 16, 2020 at 12 p.m. ET Ask the MD: Six Tips for Your First Year with Parkinson's (and Beyond) A Parkinson's diagnosis can feel unsettling and bring many questions and emotions. The latest Ask the MD video offers six steps for navigating your journey with the disease. Watch the Video > PPMI Dispatch: Closer to Predicting Disease Progression and Symptoms The pandemic has forced many research operations to go remote, including in our landmark Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) study. While progress may be happening differently, it is still steadily marching forward. Get the Latest > In Case You Missed It: The Latest Edition of The Fox Focus on Parkinson's MJFF's biannual newsletter is available online. Read about how the Parkinson's community is bringing its usual collaboration and resilience to problem-solve, adapt, and connect during this extraordinary time. Read More > Nuplazid Submitted to FDA for Treating Psychosis in People with Dementia Nuplazid (pimavanserin), which is approved to treat hallucinations and delusions (psychosis) in Parkinson’s, now is at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for potential expanded use to treat psychosis in people with dementia. Learn More > Ride from Anywhere: MJFF's Tour de Fox Cycling Series Is Going Virtual! On Saturday, August 29, Tour de Fox communities across the U.S., Canada and beyond will unite to close the gap on a cure. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up, create your own course outdoors or on a stationary bike, and ride any distance to support Parkinson’s research. Register Today > Have You Listened to Our COVID-19 Limited Series Podcast? Hosted by MJFF Patient Council member, Larry Gifford, and Rachel Dolhun, MD, the series now has four episodes available on demand. In the latest episode, Nataly Kogan, founder of Happier Inc. and author of Happier Now, joins to discuss strategies for coping with anxiety and uncertainty. Listen Now >