Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in Parkinson’s research and care
Medical Xpress reports on The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research’s work to diversify PD research.
Revisiting: Is There a Business Case for Open Data?
The Scholarly Kitchen covers discussions around open access to empirical data sets and digs into questions about the storage, curation, and management costs of open data.
MJFF Announces New Research Opportunity
The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, a landmark study sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, is expanding with a new online platform. Your participation could help researchers find better ways to measure, treat and potentially prevent Parkinson’s. Get started today!
GP2-Funded Training Opportunity: Online Courses by FAES at the NIH
Researchers looking to level up their bioinformatics and data science skills are invited to apply for GP2 funding to attend online courses delivered by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Click below to find out more and access the application.
The Genetic Architecture of Parkinson’s Disease in Latino Populations
An international research team led by the Cleveland Clinic has presented the most comprehensive characterization of the underlying genetic basis for Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Latinos to date, marking an important step towards more inclusive PD genetic research.
First-of-its-Kind DNA Biobank Opens in Peru
ASAP, through GP2 and in partnership with LARGE-PD and the MJFF, celebrated a shared milestone with the inauguration of the DNA Biobank at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Neurológicas. The Biobank will help accelerate collaboration and greater genetic representation of Latin American participants in research.
