The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) is a U.S. non-profit organization established in 2000 by actor Michael J. Fox and Deborah W. Brooks. Its core mission is to find a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensure the development of improved therapies for those currently living with the condition. The foundation's headquarters are located in New York City, NY.

As the world's largest non-profit funder of Parkinson's research, MJFF focuses on accelerating high-impact research, facilitating faster clinical trials, and fostering collaboration among scientists, biotech companies, and patients. Key initiatives include the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), which gathers data and samples to advance understanding and treatment; Fox Insight, an online clinical study collecting patient data; and Fox Trial Finder, which connects volunteers with clinical trials. The foundation also prioritizes early detection and biomarkers, next-generation therapies, patient-driven research, and public policy advocacy.

Under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO Deborah W. Brooks and Founder Michael J. Fox, MJFF continues to drive significant progress. In April 2026, MJFF, in partnership with Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), announced $261 million in new grant funding for the Collaborative Research Network to advance understanding of Parkinson's disease and develop personalized treatments. The 2026 Parkinson's Unity Walk also raised nearly $2 million for research. To date, the foundation has funded over $3 billion in research, and a 2024 report by MJFF highlighted the annual economic impact of Parkinson's disease in the U.S. as exceeding $82.2 billion.