Carolyn Schenker

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research engages in finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's. It is delivering patients better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease. It developed a targeted approach to research funding that helps them identify and prioritize the patient-relevant science. The company was founded by Michael J. Fox and Deborah W. Brooks in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY.