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{{Infobox organization
| name = The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
| logo = The Michael J. Fox Foundation logo.svg
| status = ] ]
| founded = {{start date and age|2000|10|31}}<ref name= corp>"". ''Division of Corporations''. Delaware Department of State. Accessed on May 18, 2016.</ref>
| founder = ]
| fields = ]
| purpose = Funding research for better treatments and a cure for ]<ref name= 990-2014>"". ''The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research''. ]. December 31, 2014.</ref>
| tax_id = 13-4141945<ref name= 990-2014/>
| abbreviation = MJFF
| headquarters = ]<ref name= 990-2014/>
| employees = 109<ref name= 990-2014/>
| employees_year = 2014
| volunteers = 17<ref name= 990-2014/>
| volunteers_year = 2014
| revenue = $98,886,808<ref name="Ratings">{{cite web | url=http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990_pdf_archive/134/134141945/134141945_201512_990.pdf | title=The Michael J. Fox Foundation | website=Foundation Center | access-date=16 November 2017 }}</ref>
| revenue_year = 2015
| expenses = $96,607,583<ref name="Ratings" />
| expenses_year = 2015
| leader_name = Skip Irving<ref>{{Cite web |title=Skip Irving {{!}} Parkinson's Disease |url=https://www.michaeljfox.org/bio/skip-irving |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=www.michaeljfox.org |language=en}}</ref>
| leader_title = ]
| leader_name2 = Deborah W. Brooks<ref name= 990-2014/>
| leader_title2 = ]
| affiliations = MJFF Canada<ref name= 990-2014/>
| website = {{URL|www.michaeljfox.org}}
}}
The '''Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research''', founded in 2000 by ], aims to find a cure for ] (PD). It concentrates on funding research and ensuring the development of improved therapies for people with Parkinson's.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research {{!}} Parkinson's Disease |url=https://www.michaeljfox.org/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.michaeljfox.org |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
Established in 2000 by Canadian-American actor ],<ref name= founder>"". ''Associated Press''. March 18, 2000. ''"My immediate plans are to spend time with my family and hang out. I'll be busy launching my Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research," he said. "I wanted to call it PD Cure but I bounced it off a friend and she said 'Pedicure.'"''</ref> the foundation has since become the largest non-profit funder of Parkinson's disease research in the world, with more than $1 billion of research projects to date.<ref></ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Malkin|first=Marc|date=2021-10-18|title=Michael J. Fox on Raising $1 Billion to Help Find Parkinson's Cure: 'I Won't Stop Until It Happens'|url=https://variety.com/2021/scene/news/michael-j-fox-parkinsons-disease-foundation-1235091451/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2010, the Foundation launched the first large-scale clinical study on evolution ]s of the disease at a cost of $45 million over five years.<ref name="Fox_biomarkers">{{cite news| url=https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/publication-detail.html?id=243&category=4 | title=Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches $45M Parkinson Biomarker Initiative| date=2012-09-28}}</ref>

==Research funding==
The Foundation works towards "translational" research—the work of translating basic scientific discoveries into simple treatments with definition to benefit the estimated five million people living with Parkinson's disease today.<ref></ref>

The Foundation drives progress by awarding grants to ensure that the most promising research avenues are thoroughly funded, explored and carried forward toward pharmacy shelves.<ref></ref> The Foundation's four annually recurring ''Pipeline Programs'' aim to speed research along the drug development pipeline.<ref></ref> The ''Pipeline Programs'' include:

''Rapid Response Innovation Awards'' quickly support high-risk, high-reward projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of PD (an ] Core Program for PD Research).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.1 Million in Rapid Response Innovation Grants |url=https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/michael-j.-fox-foundation-awards-2.1-million-in-rapid-response-innovation-grants}}</ref>

''Target Validation Awards'' provide support for work demonstrating whether modulation of a novel biological target has impact in a PD-relevant pre-clinical model — an essential step to the development of potential targeted therapies (an Edmond J. Safra Core Program for PD Research).

''Clinical Intervention Awards'' support clinical testing of promising PD therapies that may significantly and fundamentally improve treatment of PD (an Edmond J. Safra Core Program for PD Research).

''Therapeutics Development Initiative'', an industry-exclusive support program for preclinical development of Parkinson's disease therapies with potential to fundamentally alter disease course and/or improve treatment of symptoms above and beyond current standards of care.

The ''Pipeline Programs'' are complemented by the Foundation's ''Critical Challenges in Parkinson's Disease'' program, which provides funds for top research priorities.<ref></ref> ''Critical Challenges'' in 2009/2010 include: speeding research on PD genetic targets, ] and ]; advancing research on ]; identifying ] of PD; understanding patient's unmet needs, like postural instability and gait disturbances; and, promoting collaborations with the Arizona Parkinson's Disease Consortium.

==Community and matchmaking==
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* '''Team Fox for Parkinson's Research''' is the foundation's grassroots community project raising funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
* The organization hosts the ], which is a website for presenting ]s in ].<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Weiner|first1=Michael W.|last2=Nosheny|first2=Rachel|last3=Camacho|first3=Monica|last4=Truran-Sacrey|first4=Diana|last5=Mackin|first5=R. Scott|last6=Flenniken|first6=Derek|last7=Ulbricht|first7=Aaron|last8=Insel|first8=Philip|last9=Finley|first9=Shannon|last10=Fockler|first10=Juliet|last11=Veitch|first11=Dallas|date=August 2018|title=The Brain Health Registry: An internet-based platform for recruitment, assessment, and longitudinal monitoring of participants for neuroscience studies|journal=Alzheimer's & Dementia |volume=14|issue=8|pages=1063–1076|doi=10.1016/j.jalz.2018.02.021|issn=1552-5260|pmc=6126911|pmid=29754989}}</ref>

==Education and awareness==
The Michael J. Fox Foundation publishes a print newsletter ''The Fox Focus'' two times per year as well as a monthly e-newsletter, FoxFlash, to keep supporters updated on Parkinson's research progress.<ref></ref> In 2010, the Foundation launched an audio podcast series on Parkinson's science, hosted by KQED Public Radio Host David Iverson.<ref></ref> ''Living with Parkinson's'' is the Foundation's online source for information on PD (including an animation about how the brain is affected by Parkinson's), guides for the newly diagnosed and caregivers, stories from people living with the disease and additional resources.<ref></ref>

In 2016, it created a raffle to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease and raised $6.75 million through Nike and two auctions in foreign cities such as ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nike-mag-raffle-reportedly-raised-s675-million-for-parkinsons-research-news.24878.html?|title=The Michael J. Fox Foundation does raffle with Nike to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease |last=Rooney |first=Kyle |date=21 October 2016 |website=Hotnewhiphop |access-date=21 October 2016}}</ref> One of the Nike Mags sold for over $200,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/final-nike-mag-auction-in-new-york-city-sells-for-absurd-amount-of-money-news.25445.html? |title=One pair of Nike Mags goes for over $ 200,000 |last=Rooney |first=Kyle |date=14 November 2016 |website=Hotnewhiphop |access-date=14 November 2016}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official site|http://www.michaeljfox.org/}}

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
AbbreviationMJFF
FoundedOctober 31, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-10-31)
FounderMichael J. Fox
Tax ID no. 13-4141945
Legal status501(c)(3) Non-profit
PurposeFunding research for better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease
HeadquartersNew York City
FieldsParkinson's disease clinical research
ChairmanSkip Irving
Chief Executive OfficerDeborah W. Brooks
AffiliationsMJFF Canada
Revenue$98,886,808 (2015)
Expenses$96,607,583 (2015)
Employees109 (2014)
Volunteers17 (2014)
Websitewww.michaeljfox.org

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, founded in 2000 by Michael J. Fox, aims to find a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). It concentrates on funding research and ensuring the development of improved therapies for people with Parkinson's.

History

Established in 2000 by Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox, the foundation has since become the largest non-profit funder of Parkinson's disease research in the world, with more than $1 billion of research projects to date. In 2010, the Foundation launched the first large-scale clinical study on evolution biomarkers of the disease at a cost of $45 million over five years.

Research funding

The Foundation works towards "translational" research—the work of translating basic scientific discoveries into simple treatments with definition to benefit the estimated five million people living with Parkinson's disease today.

The Foundation drives progress by awarding grants to ensure that the most promising research avenues are thoroughly funded, explored and carried forward toward pharmacy shelves. The Foundation's four annually recurring Pipeline Programs aim to speed research along the drug development pipeline. The Pipeline Programs include:

Rapid Response Innovation Awards quickly support high-risk, high-reward projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of PD (an Edmond J. Safra Core Program for PD Research).

Target Validation Awards provide support for work demonstrating whether modulation of a novel biological target has impact in a PD-relevant pre-clinical model — an essential step to the development of potential targeted therapies (an Edmond J. Safra Core Program for PD Research).

Clinical Intervention Awards support clinical testing of promising PD therapies that may significantly and fundamentally improve treatment of PD (an Edmond J. Safra Core Program for PD Research).

Therapeutics Development Initiative, an industry-exclusive support program for preclinical development of Parkinson's disease therapies with potential to fundamentally alter disease course and/or improve treatment of symptoms above and beyond current standards of care.

The Pipeline Programs are complemented by the Foundation's Critical Challenges in Parkinson's Disease program, which provides funds for top research priorities. Critical Challenges in 2009/2010 include: speeding research on PD genetic targets, LRRK2 and alpha-synuclein; advancing research on neurotrophic factors; identifying biomarkers of PD; understanding patient's unmet needs, like postural instability and gait disturbances; and, promoting collaborations with the Arizona Parkinson's Disease Consortium.

Community and matchmaking

Education and awareness

The Michael J. Fox Foundation publishes a print newsletter The Fox Focus two times per year as well as a monthly e-newsletter, FoxFlash, to keep supporters updated on Parkinson's research progress. In 2010, the Foundation launched an audio podcast series on Parkinson's science, hosted by KQED Public Radio Host David Iverson. Living with Parkinson's is the Foundation's online source for information on PD (including an animation about how the brain is affected by Parkinson's), guides for the newly diagnosed and caregivers, stories from people living with the disease and additional resources.

In 2016, it created a raffle to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease and raised $6.75 million through Nike and two auctions in foreign cities such as Hong Kong and London. One of the Nike Mags sold for over $200,000.

References

  1. "The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research". Division of Corporations. Delaware Department of State. Accessed on May 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Guidestar. December 31, 2014.
  3. "Skip Irving | Parkinson's Disease". www.michaeljfox.org. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  4. ^ "The Michael J. Fox Foundation" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  5. "The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Parkinson's Disease". www.michaeljfox.org. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. "Names in the News". Associated Press. March 18, 2000. "My immediate plans are to spend time with my family and hang out. I'll be busy launching my Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research," he said. "I wanted to call it PD Cure but I bounced it off a friend and she said 'Pedicure.'"
  7. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
  8. Malkin, Marc (2021-10-18). "Michael J. Fox on Raising $1 Billion to Help Find Parkinson's Cure: 'I Won't Stop Until It Happens'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  9. "Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches $45M Parkinson Biomarker Initiative". 2012-09-28.
  10. Our Research: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  11. Funding Opportunities: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  12. Pipeline Programs: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  13. "Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.1 Million in Rapid Response Innovation Grants".
  14. Critical Challenges: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  15. Weiner, Michael W.; Nosheny, Rachel; Camacho, Monica; Truran-Sacrey, Diana; Mackin, R. Scott; Flenniken, Derek; Ulbricht, Aaron; Insel, Philip; Finley, Shannon; Fockler, Juliet; Veitch, Dallas (August 2018). "The Brain Health Registry: An internet-based platform for recruitment, assessment, and longitudinal monitoring of participants for neuroscience studies". Alzheimer's & Dementia. 14 (8): 1063–1076. doi:10.1016/j.jalz.2018.02.021. ISSN 1552-5260. PMC 6126911. PMID 29754989.
  16. Our Publications: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  17. Podcasts: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  18. Living with Parkinson's: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
  19. Rooney, Kyle (21 October 2016). "The Michael J. Fox Foundation does raffle with Nike to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  20. Rooney, Kyle (14 November 2016). "One pair of Nike Mags goes for over $ 200,000". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 14 November 2016.

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