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• 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…
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• Exciting News from the Parkinson’s Foundation! July 23, 2019 I’m excited to announce that the @ParkinsonsFoundation officially launched PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that offers free genetic testing and counseling. To learn more about the program visit the link above and read the press release below. Here’s the press release about this project: Parkinson’s Foundation Launches First-of-its-Kind Free Genetic Testing Initiative for…
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