{"id":264864,"date":"2024-02-06T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T12:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-parkinsons-foundation-to-accelerate-research-through-expanded-genetic-testing-and-counseling-study\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T10:10:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:10:02","slug":"la-parkinsons-foundation-acelerara-la-investigacion-a-traves-de-un-estudio-ampliado-de-pruebas-y-asesoramiento-geneticos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-parkinsons-foundation-acelerara-la-investigacion-a-traves-de-un-estudio-ampliado-de-pruebas-y-asesoramiento-geneticos\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation to Accelerate Research Through Expanded Genetic Testing and Counseling Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Grant funding from Aligning Science Across Parkinson&#8217;s through the Global Parkinson&#8217;s Genetics Program will continue to drive understanding of the disease&#8217;s genetic underprints by significantly expanding landmark PD GENEration study.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 6, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Through its Global Parkinson&#8217;s Genetics Program (GP2), <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=2120528034&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fparkinsonsroadmap.org%2F&amp;a=Aligning+Science+Across+Parkinson%27s+(ASAP)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Aligning Science Across Parkinson&#8217;s (ASAP)<\/a> has awarded the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation a grant that will significantly expand its landmark international genetics study, <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=3227512606&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fadvancing-research%2Four-research%2Fpdgeneration&amp;a=PD+GENEration%3A+Mapping+the+Future+of+Parkinson%27s+Disease.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson&#8217;s Disease.<\/a> The study provides genetic testing and genetic counseling to people with Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD). ASAP&#8217;s funding will allow the Foundation to accelerate the study&#8217;s impact by focusing on those who have been historically underrepresented in research.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgbdd4left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgbdd4left\" title=\"Parkinson's Foundation\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/515817\/PF_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Parkinson's Foundation\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>With the generous support of ASAP, the Foundation will drive wide-scale recruitment, reaching a larger and more diverse community in the U.S., <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, and beyond. PD GENEration\u00a0is available in both English and Spanish and will expand to countries in Latin and <span class=\"xn-location\">South America<\/span>. Understanding the genetics of PD among diverse populations allows researchers to compare and contrast people with PD. Every case of PD is unique, so understanding the genetics that people with PD have in common across populations could reveal key disease biology, with the potential to lead to new treatments.<\/p>\n<p>To maximize the efficiency of sample and data sharing with researchers, the Foundation will also move to whole genome sequencing (WGS). This will allow researchers the fullest opportunity to investigate the genetic underpinnings of PD. In the spirit of open science championed by ASAP and the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation, the Foundation will share research data with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=1583466640&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4082629-1%26h%3D2898087604%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Famp-pd.org%252F%26a%3DAccelerating%2BMedicines%2BPartnership%25C2%25AE%2BParkinson%2527s%2BDisease%2B(AMP%25C2%25AE%2BPD)&amp;a=Accelerating+Medicines+Partnership%C2%AE+Parkinson%27s+Disease+(AMP%C2%AE+PD)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Accelerating Medicines Partnership\u00ae Parkinson&#8217;s Disease (AMP\u00ae PD)<\/a>\u00a0portal. The AMP\u00ae program is a public-private partnership between the National Institutes of Health (NIH), multiple biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies, and non-profit organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=3102104443&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4082629-1%26h%3D2844224047%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.gp2.org%252F%26a%3DGP2%2Bprogram&amp;a=GP2+program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GP2 program<\/a>, one of five ASAP-funded programs implemented by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, aims to improve understanding of the genetic architecture of PD by integrating ancestrally diverse populations to address a large gap in scientists&#8217; knowledge about the disease. Led by Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew B. Singleton<\/span> and Dr. Cornelis Blauwendraat, of the NIH&#8217;s National Institute on Aging, the program&#8217;s partnership with the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation will further increase the racial and ethnic diversity of global PD genetic data.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ASAP is excited to provide funding to the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation to help expand their landmark genetic study PD GENEration, which is, in turn, creating a return of results pathway to those participating in GP2 affiliated studies. We are excited to learn from this pilot in the US and <span class=\"xn-location\">South America<\/span> and examine ways to expand it globally. As ASAP works to foster collaboration and resource development to accelerate the pace of discovery in Parkinson&#8217;s disease, we must prioritize diversity and ensure all populations are included in research and clinical trials,&#8221; said Ekemini Riley, PhD, managing director at ASAP.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Genetic research offers one of the most promising pathways toward new therapies for PD,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Roy Alcalay<\/span>, MD, MS, Tel Aviv Medical Center, <span class=\"xn-location\">Israel<\/span>, and the Department of Neurology, <span class=\"xn-org\">Columbia University<\/span> Irving Medical Center, and lead principal investigator for\u00a0PD GENEration. &#8220;It is critical that our research includes data from a diverse body of participants because no two people with PD are identical. Data is power, and by providing genetic data to study participants, PD GENEration empowers the community to be involved in additional research toward a cure. The collaboration between the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation, ASAP, and GP2 will benefit all people who live with the disease.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2019, PD GENEration tests for mutations among select, clinically relevant genes to improve PD care by accelerating research to advance treatments. The study aims to make genetic testing accessible to every person with PD,\u00a0helping people with the disease and their physicians identify whether they qualify for enrollment in clinical trials, and advancing research. Through PD GENEration, the Foundation works to increase participation in research across all racial and ethnic groups.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, PD GENEration will continue to return genetic results to all participants through a genetic counselor, building a critical bridge between people with PD and clinicians to accelerate research collectively.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What sets PD GENEration apart from traditional genetic research studies is that the participants receive their test results. It is a patient-facing research study,&#8221; said Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer <span class=\"xn-person\">James Beck<\/span>, PhD. &#8220;This generous grant from ASAP will allow us to have not only a significant impact on PD research but also the thousands of participants receiving insight from their genetic testing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The anticipated rollout of the study expansion is in the spring of 2024. To learn more about PD GENEration, visit\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=1709944911&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fadvancing-research%2Four-research%2Fpdgeneration&amp;a=Parkinson.org%2FPDGENEration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson.org\/PDGENEration<\/a><\/b>\u00a0or call the Foundation&#8217;s Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) for support in English and Spanish. For questions about enrollment, email\u00a0<b><a href=\"mailto:Genetics@Parkinson.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Genetics@Parkinson.org<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>ASAP is a coordinated research initiative dedicated to accelerating the pace of discovery and informing the path to a cure for PD through collaboration, research-enabling resources, and data sharing. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson&#8217;s Research is ASAP&#8217;s implementation partner and issued the grants on behalf of ASAP and GP2.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson&#8217;s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson&#8217;s community. Since 1957, the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation has invested more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$449 million<\/span> in Parkinson&#8217;s research and clinical care. Connect with us on <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=3769480809&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2F&amp;a=Parkinson.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson.org<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=3740249782&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FParkinsonDotOrg&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=2694250167&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FParkinsonDotOrg&amp;a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=3620271077&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FParkinsonDotOrg%2F&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/b>\u00a0or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Parkinson&#8217;s Disease<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Affecting an estimated one million Americans, Parkinson&#8217;s disease is the second-most common\u00a0neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer&#8217;s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson&#8217;s and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Aligning Science Across Parkinson&#8217;s (ASAP)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Aligning Science Across Parkinson&#8217;s is a research initiative comprised of international, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional researchers working to address resource and knowledge gaps in the development and progression of Parkinson&#8217;s disease. ASAP is deeply rooted in the belief that we can accelerate advances by fostering a collaborative and open approach to research. For more information, visit our<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=1502759295&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fparkinsonsroadmap.org%2F&amp;a=+website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> website<\/a> and connect with us on<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=1052898844&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F54316914%2F&amp;a=+LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> LinkedIn<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=588968399&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40asap_pdresearch&amp;a=+Threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Threads<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=602799883&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fasapresearch.bsky.social&amp;a=+Bluesky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Bluesky<\/a> social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>MEDIA CONTACT:<br \/>Leilani Pearl\u00a0<br \/>Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation<br \/><a href=\"mailto:lpearl@parkinson.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">lpearl@parkinson.org<\/a><br \/>305-537-9907<br \/>Parkinson.org<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4082629-1&amp;h=2745452177&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F515817%2FPF_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F515817%2FPF_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/515817\/PF_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Grant funding from Aligning Science Across Parkinson&#8217;s through the Global Parkinson&#8217;s Genetics Program will continue to drive understanding of the disease&#8217;s genetic underprints by significantly expanding landmark PD GENEration study.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 6, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Through its Global Parkinson&#8217;s Genetics Program (GP2), &lt;a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264865,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-264864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salud"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=264864"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264866,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264864\/revisions\/264866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/264865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=264864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=264864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=264864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}