Contents
04 ON THE COVER
What does the new biological era of Parkinson ’ s mean , and what ’ s next — for research , and for those living with the disease ? Welcome to the next chapter in Parkinson ’ s research .
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
The New Biological Era : Made Possible through Your Help
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RESEARCH
A Staging System for Parkinson ’ s
RESEARCH
What Does the New Biomarker Mean ? A Personal Reflection
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RESEARCH
New GBA Variant Identified in People of African Descent
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POLICY
States Make Strides on Parkinson ’ s Policy
COMMUNITY
Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro , and How a Favorite Pizza Inspired Volunteering