The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
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What is AI? How do scientists use it? Where does the data come from? Can AI help find a cure for Parkinson’s?
As the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more widespread, our community has asked us many questions about how scientists may be using the technology to further Parkinson’s research. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-wining "Parkinson’s Science POV" series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation to answer some of those questions with:
- Bradford Casey, PhD, senior scientific portfolio manager, MJFF
- Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF
- Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF
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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
Mentioned in this episode:
Research will move us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s — but we can’t do it without you. Help us accelerate more life-changing breakthroughs by visiting michaeljfox.org/givetoresearch to donate today.
Parkinson’s research has had a transformative year as researchers have built on breakthroughs to learn more about the disease and how to treat it. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how Parkinson’s research has advanced in 2025 and what the future could look like.
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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
Read more about this year in research at https://viewer.joomag.com/2025-year-in-review/0030141001760361264
Mentioned in this episode:
Research will move us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s — but we can’t do it without you. Help us accelerate more life-changing breakthroughs by visiting michaeljfox.org/givetoresearch to donate today.
As Parkinson’s symptoms change over the years, different treatments may be needed to best manage symptoms and side effects. Since last fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved five new options for people living with the disease, including two continuous, under-the-skin infusion pumps. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss these options and other strategies to treat progressing Parkinson’s disease.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.
Mentioned in this episode:
Research will move us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s — but we can’t do it without you. Help us accelerate more life-changing breakthroughs by visiting michaeljfox.org/givetoresearch to donate today.
Stepping back from the workforce is a milestone event in any life, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) adds an emotional and logistical layer. Many people living with the disease think differently about when and how to retire as they balance symptoms, their financial and health needs and their plans and interests. Tune into this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast to listen to our expert panel of a person living with Parkinson’s, a care partner and people who work with the Parkinson’s community discuss retirement and Parkinson’s. They share advice from their own lives and tips for people entering a new phase of their life.
Check out our free employment guide. https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/workplace-challenges
Like our podcasts? Rate or review the show and share the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
Mentioned in this episode:
Research will move us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s — but we can’t do it without you. Help us accelerate more life-changing breakthroughs by visiting michaeljfox.org/givetoresearch to donate today.