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   Advancing Research 

#  Neuro Talk: Three Exciting Advancements in Parkinson’s Disease Research 

 Aug 06, 2024 

 

  Each year, the Parkinson’s Foundation funds the most innovative and promising ideas in **[Parkinson’s disease (PD) research](/advancing-research "Advancing Research")**. Recognizing that breakthroughs can emerge from any corner of the globe and at any moment, we provide funding to researchers worldwide, from early career scientists to doctors who treat patients every day.

In this Neuro Talk, Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, spotlights three researchers whose research is funded by the Parkinson’s Foundation. Dr. Beck highlights how these studies can impact the future of PD treatments.

  

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