The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

"The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research" provides aggressively funded Parkinson's disease research to find a cure and to develop improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.

Target Customer

{"Researchers","People with Parkinson's and their caregivers","Policymakers","Donors"}

Key Differentiator

Aggressively funded, large-scale PD research foundation with a broad portfolio and explicit emphasis on translating findings into therapies, plus active patient engagement and advocacy. Over $2B funded in research programs to date and involvement in major initiatives (e.g., PPMI, ASAP, GP2).

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly provided in the content; value is described as ongoing and long-term (funding and initiatives spanning multiple years).

Pain Points

1Parkinson's disease currently has no cure and a need to end the disease.
2Need for faster development and development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
3Need for increased federal investment and policy action to support Parkinson's research.

Key Features

1Funding opportunities and funded studies (What We Fund; Funded Studies)
2Access to research tools and data resources (e.g., Data Resources; Biospecimens)
3Study recruitment assistance
4Fox Trial Finder to connect participants with clinical studies
5Public policy and advocacy resources to influence funding and regulation

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Over $2 billion funded in Parkinson's research programs to date
2Support for major research initiatives and discovery in Parkinson's biology (e.g., biomarkers, imaging tools, and clinical studies like PPMI)

Competitive Advantages

1Large, aggressively funded research portfolio focused on curing PD and developing therapies
2Direct emphasis on translating research into therapies and improving patient outcomes
3Strong patient engagement and community resources (e.g., education, support networks)
4Active advocacy and policy resources to influence public funding and regulations
5Collaborations and partnerships evidenced by named initiatives and industry/academic collaboration

Key Benefits

1Accelerated progress toward a cure and better therapies

2Opportunities to participate in research and clinical trials

3Access to educational resources and community support

4Influence on public policy and increased funding for PD research

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A nonprofit organization dedicated to curing Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today; provides research funding, resources, and advocacy.

Target Market

Parkinson's patients and families, researchers, clinicians, donors, and policymakers

Unique Value Proposition

A high-impact, patient-centered foundation that funds a vast PD research portfolio, drives major initiatives, and combines research funding with advocacy and participant engagement to accelerate a cure.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content

Pricing Model

Not specified; operates through donations and fundraising

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