SEPT | 2014
MJFF ADDS BACHMANN- STRAUSS PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN DYSTONIA RESEARCH TO MAJOR RESEARCH PRIZES
Establishing a new collaborative research alliance with The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation ( BSDPF ), MJFF announces the addition of a new major research prize alongside the Robert A . Pritzker Prize for Excellence in Parkinson ’ s Research ( established in 2011 ). The Major Research Prizes honor researchers setting the bar for patient-centric science and therapeutic development in Parkinson ’ s and dystonia , as well as mentoring the next generation of Parkinson ’ s researchers .
MJFF LAUNCHES THE EDMOND J . SAFRA FELLOWSHIP IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS
In collaboration with its longtime supporter and partner the Edmond J . Safra Foundation , MJFF announces The Edmond J . Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders . By increasing resources for specialized training for clinician-researcher neurologists , the program aims to grow the global base of movement disorder specialists treating people with Parkinson ’ s disease and contributing to research toward breakthrough treatments for the disease .
DEC | 2014
“ Lily Safra has long shown tremendous compassion to people living with disease , both through her personal generosity and the activities of the Edmond J . Safra Foundation . We ’ re grateful to be working together to increase the number of highly specialized neurologists who can help patients live better with PD and speed progress toward a cure .”
— Michael J . Fox
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