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• The road ahead: 2022 January 20, 2022 # # # # The first post at the start of each year on the SoPD website tries to provide an overview of where things are in the search for ‘disease modifying’ therapies for Parkinson’s.  It is an exercise in managing expectations as well as discussing what research events are scheduled for the next year so that we can keep…
• Michael J. Fox: From 'Family Ties' sitcom star to Parkinson's activist bringing hope to millions May 11, 2023 Michael J. Fox has been a household name for decades, and he's earned that status by working relentlessly for most of his life. His career experienced a massive shift as the Parkinson's disease he was diagnosed with at 29 began to make acting difficult. In 2000, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation in hopes of funding research that would…
• The road ahead: 2020 January 5, 2020 Here at the SoPD, we are primarily interested in disease modification for Parkinson’s. While there is a great deal of interesting research exploring the causes of the condition, novel symptomatic therapies, and other aspects of Parkinson’s, my focus is generally on the science seeking to slow, stop or reverse the condition. At the start of each year, it is a…
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• ASAP 2021 funding November 8, 2021   # # # # Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s represents a major new funder for Parkinson’s research. They are focused on basic biology research and require their grant holders to take a very collaborative, interdisciplinary, “open science” approach. In their first 2 years of funding, the organisation has awarded almost US$300 million in grants. That is kind of… how should…
• 2020: Year in Review January 1, 2021 # # # # In this end-of-year post, we review the Parkinson’s research that caught our attention at SoPD HQ in 2020. Month-by-month we will briefly discuss some of the major pieces of research/ announcements that have defined the year and advanced our understanding of Parkinson’s. The list is based on nothing more than the author’s personal opinion – apologies…
• Monthly Research Review: January 2022 January 31, 2022 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during January 2022. The post is divided into 10 parts based on the type of research: Top 6 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…
• Parkinson's Disease News - Editor's Picks (Archive 2016.11) March 17, 2017 Newsfeed: PD News PD Research News PD Fitness News PD Boxing News PD Web Articles PD Blogs PD Editor's Picks PD Twitter Newsfeed Neurons Paralyze Us During REM SleepIt will also be most useful in the study of Parkinson’s disease, since these pathologies are related. This work was published on December 12, 2016 on the website of the journal Brain.…
• Michael J. Fox reveals wife's reaction to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis April 6, 2023 Michael J. Fox is revealing his wife's reaction to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.  In the trailer for his upcoming documentary, "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," Fox takes viewers down memory lane as he previews the "story of me." "I told Tracy the news. 'In sickness and in health,' I remember her whispering," Fox recalled of wife Tracy Pollan in…
• Michael J. Fox speculates whether his partying could have led to Parkinson's disease May 2, 2023 Michael J. Fox has been an advocate for Parkinson's disease for over two decades following his diagnosis in 1991, when he was just 29 years old. As the founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for the disease, Fox has helped doctors and researchers find a better understanding of how the disease progresses,…
• Michael J. Fox says he doesn’t feel sorry for himself because of Parkinson’s disease: 'No regrets' March 15, 2023 Michael J. Fox is redefining what a diagnosis with Parkinson's disease looks like – not dwelling on the disorder that effects his nervous system. While in Austin at the SXSW festival where he is showcasing his documentary "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," Fox was asked how he "mobilized" people to be passionate about the cause so close to his…
• Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease April 29, 2023 Michael J. Fox is candidly speaking out about his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease.  Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old. "My life is set up so ... I can pack Parkinson's along with me if I have to," Fox said during an…
• ‘No Time Like the Future’: Michael J Fox announces new book March 12, 2020 US actor and Parkinson’s campaigner Michael J Fox shares “a moving account of resilience, hope, fear and mortality” in his new book set for release this November Michael J Fox, the ‘Back to the Future’ star who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, has announced his fourth book: ‘No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality’. Described by publisher…
• Monthly Research Review – July 2021 July 31, 2021 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during July 2021. The post is divided into 10 parts based on the type of research: Top 5 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…
• Michael J. Fox reveals he has suffered multiple broken bones over the past year: 'It's been a struggle' October 27, 2022 Michael J. Fox opened up about his struggles over the past year, in which he suffered multiple painful injuries and mourned the loss of his mother Phyllis, who died in September at 92.  The 61-year-old actor, who has battled Parkinson's disease for more than 30 years, told People magazine that his health challenges have worsened with age. The "Back to…
• Breathtaking research April 24, 2022 # # # # Breathing is one of those many aspects of life that we all take completely for granted for the vast majority of our time on planet Earth. It represents not only a magnificent means of providing our bodies with oxygen, but also disposing of waste. Recently researchers have attempted to see if there are any components in…
• Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar award for Parkinson's Disease advocacy and research November 20, 2022 Michael J. Fox was given an honorary Oscar at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Annual Governors Awards on Saturday.  The "Back to the Future" actor was presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his advocacy work surrounding Parkinson's Disease. Fox famously founded the non-profit Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000, which focuses on finding a…
• Gleanings from AARP’s Cover Story on Michael J. Fox January 6, 2022 ************ Gleanings from AARP’s Cover Story on Michael J. Fox AARP Magazine just published a cover story on Michael J. Fox, the famed actor perhaps best known for his “Back to the Future” flicks – and who is now probably the most famous Parkie in the world.  He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s some 30 years ago, when he was about…
• Probiotics: Food for worms? January 24, 2020     There is a lot of research currently being conducted that is exploring the relationship between the gastrointestinal system and Parkinson’s. A growing body of data suggests that the bacteria in our guts may be having an infuential role. Recently researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have published the results of a study in which they used…
• Monthly research review – March 2021 March 31, 2021 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during March 2021. The post is divided into ten parts based on the type of research: Top 5 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…
• Michael J. Fox’s wife Tracy Pollan reveals key to their 34-year marriage March 15, 2023 Michael J. Fox gushed about his wife Tracy Pollan on Tuesday, saying she "gives" their family "everything we need." "Any good in our family, anything good that we do, comes from her," Fox told People magazine at the SXSW premiere of his movie "Still: a Michael J. Fox Movie" on Tuesday.  Pollan added she thinks listening to each other and…