The Michael J. Fox Foundation Is Launching a Blog! Starting in December 2011, the Foundation will be sharing news via our new blog. Click over for breaking news and analysis related to Parkinson’s drug development and the patient experience, including research advances, Team Fox updates, multimedia including the latest podcasts in our 5-star series, and more. (You can still find news that hit prior to December 2011 in the archives below.) Visit the blog and let us know what you think!

News & Events Archive

Here you'll find current articles and information about Parkinson's and the Foundation, as well as information about events the Foundation is sponsoring. You can also view the Foundation's public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox.

Parkinson’s In The News

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The latest on PD, as reported by major news outlets.

10/18/2011 Panel: Teva's Azilect Data Close, but No Cigar for Parkinson's Delay Claim

Scrip - FDA advisory committee rules that Teva's Azilect does not provide substantial evidence for modification of clinical progression of Parkinson's.

10/03/2011 A New (Old) Treatment Option for Depression in Parkinson's Disease

The American Journal of Psychiatry -

Roseanne D. Dobkin, Ph.D. and colleagues report randomized controlled trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy adapted especially for depression in Parkinson’s disease.

09/29/2011 Beer, Liquor May Have Opposite Effects on PD Risk

Medscape - Medscape reports that moderate beer drinking may lower PD risk while consuming liquor may raise it.

Michael In The News

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Access the latest articles in the media about Michael J. Fox.

11/13/2011 Michael J. Fox Performs Johnny B. Goode at MJFF's Annual Gala

Michael J. Fox revived his Back to the Future days with a live performance of Johnny B. Goode at MJFF's Annual Gala, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's.

11/09/2011 Congrats to Michael J. Fox for His 2012 People's Choice Award Nomination!

Michael J. Fox is nominated in the "Favorite TV Guest Star" category for his role as Louis Canning on The Good Wife.

07/14/2011 The Foundation congratulates Michael J. Fox on his Emmy nomination!

Michael J. Fox is nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his guest role as Louis Canning in The Good Wife.

MJFF Press Releases

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Browse current and past press releases from The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

02/02/2012 The Michael J. Fox Foundation Pilots Partnering Program Between Awardees and Industry

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is piloting a Partnering Program designed to proactively showcase promising research results in the MJFF portfolio for funders who may wish to invest in their continued development.

11/29/2011 Civitas Therapeutics Announces MJFF Grant to Study Lead Drug Candidate for Parkinson's Disease

The company is studying an inhaled formulation of levodopa called CVT-301 and its potential to produce rapid, consistent and durable relief from debilitating motor fluctuations associated with PD.

11/11/2011 The 2011 NIKE MAG Auction Raises $4.7 Million for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Funds raised by 10-day eBay auction of 1,500 pairs of 2011 NIKE MAG shoes topped $4.7 million--all to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

More MJFF News

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Read announcements and articles about what's new at the Foundation.

12/08/2011 Michael J. Fox Calls on Parkinson's Patients, Community to Join "Fox Trial Finder” in New Issue of Neurology Now

American Academy of Neurology - Michael J. Fox is calling on people with Parkinson’s and those without the disease to join Fox Trial Finder, a new web tool that connects volunteers with clinical trials that desperately need participants for the testing of new drugs and other treatments.

12/02/2011 MJFF Announces New Awards for October

The Foundation completed contracting on awards totaling more than $5 million, in targeted funding to speed breakthroughs that can lead to new and better treatments for PD.

11/22/2011 Vote for Team Fox member Sam Fox for Forbes' 30 Under 30

MJFF nominated Sam for the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in the Social & Mobile Category. Now we need your votes!

MJFF Events

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Learn about events the Foundation has sponsored, as well as events taking place in your area.

01/30/2012 PPMI Event in Miami, Florida. 4:30-6:30pm

Please join us for a Research Update and Discussion on Biomarkers and Clinical Trials in Parkinson's Disease Research

12/13/2011 Clinical Trials in Your Area - Chicago, IL: Tuesday, December 13, 12-1p.m. CST

Join MJFF for a Research Update conference call to learn about clinical trial opportunities in Chicago, IL. RSVP by Friday, December 9 to trials@michaeljfox.org.

12/05/2011 Research Roundtable: Boca Raton, Florida, December 5, 2011

Please join MJFF for a Research Roundtable on Monday, December 5, 2011 from 2 - 4p.m. to hear about the latest in Parkinson's research.

Multimedia In The News

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See the public service announcements featuring Michael J. Fox that are helping to get the word out about the importance of stopping Parkinson's.

02/01/2012 New Approaches to Treating Dyskinesias

MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, discusses dyskinesias, and research leads toward new ways to treat them

12/08/2011 Hot Topics Call: Biomarkers and PPMI

On December 6, Mark Frasier and Ken Marek from the Institute of Neurodegenerative Disorders lead a discussion about biomarkers and PPMI.

11/29/2011 A Parkinson's Disease Vaccine

Dave Iverson spoke to Achim Schneeberger of AFFiRiS about PD01, a vaccine which targets alpha-synuclein.

Information for Journalists

The Foundation welcomes journalists' inquiries on Foundation-funded research as well as developments in Parkinson's science.
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