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Parkinson’s Disease May be Caused by Common Dry-Cleaning Chemical

Healthline
March 16, 2023

According to an international team of scientists, trichloroethylene (TCE) – a chemical that has been commonly used over the last century in applications as diverse as dry cleaning, metal degreasing, and the decaffeination of coffee – may be behind the steep rise of Parkinson’s disease cases. Parkinson’s Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, James Beck, PhD, provides commentary.

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Denver man completes World Marathon Challenge to honor father with Parkinson’s disease

Fox 31 Denver
March 11, 2023

Karan Rai is one of only 200 people to complete the World Marathon Challenge, raising more than $80,000 for the Parkinson’s Foundation through the Parkinson’s Champions program. Rai ran seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents in honor of his father, who is living with Parkinson’s disease. John L. Lehr, president and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, provides commentary.

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Mind Moments Podcast Episode 84: Parkinson Disease Education for Community Providers

NeurologyLive
March 10, 2023

On this episode of The Mind Moments® podcast, Eli Pollard, vice president & chief education and training officer for the Parkinson's Foundation, speaks about the Foundation's ongoing efforts in providing education about Parkinson’s disease. Pollard also discusses the challenges of managing a growing population of patients and the need for community physicians and specialists to work in unison.

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The Future of Genetic Approaches, New Targets in Parkinson Disease: James Beck, PhD

NeurologyLive
March 9, 2023

Currently, there are several trials targeting specific genetic mutations of Parkinson’s disease, with the hope that one day, the field will see its first gene therapy. James Beck, PhD, chief scientific officer for the Parkinson’s Foundation, discusses the progress made in PD treatments and the promise behind potential gene therapies in the coming years.

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Parkinson’s Foundation wins nearly $800K for research, genetic testing

Parkinson’s News Today
March 8, 2023

The Parkinson’s Foundation was awarded a nearly $800,000 grant from the Pat Simone Charitable Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of around 18,000 people living with Parkinson’s disease in Arizona. The grant will support ongoing PD research at the Barrow Neurological Institute, which houses the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, and the award will bolster local participation in PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease.

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What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Neuroscience Research Giving

Inside Philanthropy
March 7, 2023

Inside Philanthropy’s latest State of American Philanthropy white paper, “Giving for Neuroscience Research,” provides an analysis of industry reports and commentary from philanthropic leaders. John L. Lehr, president and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, is interviewed, providing insight into the Foundation’s Venture Philanthropy Fund, which supports cutting-edge research.