The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York City, is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's disease research. The organisation's mission is to advance scientific progress toward a cure for Parkinson's, channelling resources into biomarker research, clinical research, and broader Parkinson's disease research initiatives.
The Foundation operates several major programmes. The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) is a flagship study collecting data and biosamples from thousands of participants to better understand the disease. Fox Insight and Fox Trial Finder connect patients directly with research opportunities, while the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship cultivates the next generation of movement disorder specialists.
As a nonprofit dedicated to medical research, the Foundation brings together a diverse team of professionals united by a commitment to its mission. Its work spans the full research pipeline, from funding early-stage science to supporting clinical trials and training specialists in the field.
