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Mission

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. Watch our video to find out how we will get to a cure.

In this short video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, movement disorder specialist, board certified neurologist and vice president of medical communications at MJFF, discusses young-onset Parkinson's disease - Parkinson's diagnosed at age 50 or earlier. Visit the "Ask the MD" webpage for blogs and videos on Parkinson's and related topics, as well as updates on the latest research and therapeutic developments.

Where your support goes

The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) an MJFF-sponsored landmark clinical study to identify biomarkers of Parkinson's disease. PPMI is sponsored by MJFF and is funded by MJFF and a consortium of key industry players, non-profit organizations and private individuals. Industry partners are contributing to PPMI through financial and in-kind donations and are playing a lead role in providing feedback on study design through the Industry Scientific Advisory Board.