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Parkinson’s Foundation Presents Six Studies at MDS International Congress 2022
MIAMI & NEW YORK (September 15, 2022) – The Parkinson’s Foundation will present six scientific posters highlighting research, care and education at the 2022 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders® hosted by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
Parkinson’s Foundation Announces Fall Moving Day Walks
MIAMI & NEW YORK (September 13, 2022) – The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the Fall 2022 event lineup for Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson’s. Moving Day is the Foundation’s signature fundraising event and a movement for more awareness, funding and a better understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Parkinson’s Foundation Announces Global Care Network Request for Applications
NEW YORK & MIAMI (September 8, 2022) — The Parkinson’s Foundation Global Care Network seeks applications for medical centers providing outstanding clinical care and resources to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
In The News
A new algorithm could spot Parkinson’s early. Will it help?
Washington Post
Researchers from MIT have created an AI tool that can predict Parkinson’s in patients earlier than humans by analyzing a person’s breathing pattern. James Beck, PhD, chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation, provides commentary on the study, noting that this tool is simply one of many ways scientists are racing to better detect and track PD.
Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s UK Partner to Support Research
Parkinson’s News Today
The Parkinson’s Foundation and Parkinson’s UK have joined in an international partnership to accelerate the development of therapies for PD. The Parkinson’s Foundation will invest at least $3 million over the next three years in Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, the treatment development arm of Parkinson’s UK.
Parkinson’s Foundation Distributes $2M in Community Grant Programs
Parkinson’s News Today
People with Parkinson’s disease in 42 states stand to benefit from $2 million in community grants the Parkinson’s Foundation has distributed this year to support a variety of health, wellness, and educational programs.
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