Michael J. Fox Foundation Names Core Programs in Honor of Humanitarian Edmon... (nitiative LEAPS (Linked Efforts to Accel...)

Michael J. Fox Foundation Names Core Programs in Honor of Humanitarian Edmond J. Safra

Date:11/3/2008

nitiative, LEAPS (Linked Efforts to Accelerate Parkinson's Solutions), which brings together "all-star" teams of researchers to solve critical questions in Parkinson's diagnosis or treatment, and The Edmond J. Safra Global Genetics Consortia, which facilitates and improves understanding of the genetics and epidemiology of Parkinson's disease.

For more information on MJFF's Edmond J. Safra Core Programs for PD Research, please visit http://www.michaeljfox.org.

About The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Founded in 2000, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within the coming decade through an aggressively funded research agenda. The Foundation has funded $128 million in research to date.

About The Edmond J. Safra Foundation

Edmond J. Safra created a major philanthropic foundation to ensure that needy individuals and organizations would continue to receive assistance and encouragement for many years to come. Now under the chairmanship of his beloved wife Lily, the Edmond J. Safra Foundation draws continuing inspiration from its founder's life and values. With Mrs. Safra's leadership, the Foundation has assisted hundreds of organizations in over 50 countries around the world, and its work encompasses four grantmaking areas: Education; Science and Medicine; Religion; and Humanitarian Assistance, Culture, and Social Welfare.

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