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#  Neuro Talk: Propelling a Future of New Parkinson’s Drugs Through Research 

 Nov 10, 2022 

 

  We know that [research](/advancing-research "Advancing Research") is an essential part of finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but how can we speed up the process? In our latest Neuro Talk, Parkinson's Foundation Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, discusses the Venture Philanthropy Fund — our newest research-driven investment fund. Dr. Beck explains why Parkinson’s research is underfunded and shares how the [Venture Philanthropy Fund](/advancing-research/parkinsons-drug-discovery "Drug Discovery and Development") is working to accelerate the breakthroughs in treatments that people with PD need today.

  

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