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Potential diagnostic test proposed
An immunoassay for a phosphorylated alpha-synuclein in blood plasma has been developed as a potential (repeat potential!) diagnostic for Parkinson's. This is an important but preliminary report, and is not surprising given our rapidly expanding knowledge of the life cycle of this protein. Multiplexed assays of other variants, forms, and regulators could be powerful here. [4 Dec 2011]
Walking the Talk- Fox Foundation shoes in $9.4 million
The Fox Foundation raised $4.7 million generated by the 10-day eBay auction of 1,500 pairs of limited edition 2011 NIKE MAG shoes. Through the Brin Wojcicki Challenge matching grant, effective through 2012, the proceeds of the auctions will be doubled — bringing the total funds generated to $9.4 million. The funds will go straight to the Foundation’s aggressive research programs to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s disease. [12 Nov 2011]
Caring for a Person with Late Stage Parkinson's webcast
What can you expect as Parkinson’s progresses to its advanced stages? How can you and your loved one living with Parkinson’s prepare for the challenges it presents? Find out by joining this one-hour online ExpertBriefing seminar. Joan Gardner, R.N., B.S.N., and Rose Wichmann, P.T., of the Struthers Parkinson's Center in Minneapolis, MN will discuss strategies for promoting the safety, dignity and quality of life for those with advanced Parkinson's.
"Caring for a Person with Late Stage Parkinson's" on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at 1:00 EST (or 10:00 AM PST) through the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. You may sign up at http://www.pdf.org/parkinson_briefing_caring_late_stage/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general. [12 Nov 2011]
Parkinson's News Stream
 UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences News | Parkinson's disease: Study of live human neurons reveals the disease's genetic ... PhysOrg.com Parkinson's disease researchers at the University at Buffalo have discovered how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease, which afflicts at least 500000 Americans and for which there is no cure. The results are published in the current issue of ... Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease UB Researchers Discover Genetic Origins of Parkinson's Disease |
Lauren Sciences LLC awarded MJFF grant to develop a V-SmartTM therapeutic for ... EurekAlert (press release) The grant from MJFF will support development of the novel V-Smart™ nanovesicles for systemic, targeted delivery of GDNF (glial-derived naturetic factor) across the blood brain barrier (BBB) to the brain for treatment of Parkinson's disease. |
Dystonia & Parkinson Patient and Caregiver Symposium Houses Top Neurologists ... MarketWatch (press release) 6, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation is hosting The Dystonia & Parkinson's Disease Patient Symposium at The Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York City on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. |
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