As the world’ s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’ s research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson’ s disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today. The Foundation pursues its goals through an aggressively funded, highly targeted research program coupled with active global engagement of scientists, Parkinson’ s patients, business leaders, clinical trial participants, donors and volunteers. In addition to funding $ 2 billion in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. Operating at the hub of worldwide
Parkinson’ s research, the Foundation forges groundbreaking collaborations with industry leaders, academic scientists and government research funders; creates a robust open access data set and biosample library to speed scientific breakthroughs and treatment with its landmark clinical study, PPMI; increases the flow of participants into Parkinson’ s disease clinical trials with its online tool, Fox Trial Finder; promotes Parkinson’ s awareness through high-profile advocacy, events and outreach; and coordinates the grassroots involvement of thousands of Team Fox members around the world. michaeljfox. org
Edmond J. Safra, one of the 20th century’ s most accomplished bankers and a devoted philanthropist, established a major charitable foundation to ensure that individuals and organizations would continue to receive his assistance and encouragement for many years to come. Led for more than 20 years by his beloved wife Lily, The Edmond J. Safra Foundation draws continuing inspiration from Mr. and Mrs. Safra’ s values and priorities, supporting hundreds of organizations and programs in more than 40 countries around the world. Its work encompasses four areas: education; science and medicine; religion; and humanitarian assistance, culture and social welfare. The Foundation has provided significant funding for Parkinson’ s disease research and patient care at dozens of hospitals and institutes in places as varied as Natal( Brazil), Toronto, New York, Grenoble, Paris, London and Jerusalem. edmondjsafra. org
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Fellow biographies as told to Sarah Jackson. Illustrations by Nancy Januzzi
28 The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders