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Parkinson's Disease Foundation announces award of $150,000
Date:10/23/2008

or example, she will monitor the animals for the development of tumors or immune reactions, as well as changes in their parkinsonian signs.

Dr. Zhang and Dr. Emborg hope that implanting the transformed cells back into the monkeys from whom they were originally taken will replace the dopamine neurons missing and damaged by Parkinson's disease. Dr. Emborg says that while their investigations are in early stages, if successful, they would bring us closer to developing a, "personalized regenerative therapy" for Parkinson's disease. One benefit to 'personalized' cell treatment is that it would avoid the issue of immune rejection that can be found with other stem cell therapies.

Dr. Emborg noted, "With funding from PDF, we can conduct preliminary investigations that should illuminate the potential of an exciting concept: treating people with Parkinson's with their very own cells."

Robin Anthony Elliott, Executive Director of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, said, "PDF is pleased to support the research of Dr. Emborg and Dr. Zhang. This project reaffirms PDF's commitment to funding research of the highest caliber that may help us to understand and treat Parkinson's."

This grant is part of PDF's four-pronged approach to funding Parkinson science. PDF's traditional research initiatives include a Center Grants Program, which funds research at three leading universities; the International Research Grants Program, which provides seed grants to promising scientists studying the science of PD; career development and fellowship programs that support continued interest in the field of Parkinson's; and collaborative endeavors with other organizations that fund PD research. In fiscal year 2008, PDF contributed $5.5 million to support Parkinson's disease research.


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Contact: Melissa Barry
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212-923-4700
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
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