Irish scientists receive grant from Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research

Irish neuroscientists researching a novel approach to brain repair for Parkinson's disease have got significant funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Irish scientists receive grant from Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research
Thu, 18 Jul, 2019 - 19:16
Evelyn Ring

Irish neuroscientists researching a novel approach to brain repair for Parkinson's disease have got significant funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

The team at NUI Galway has been awarded US$300,000 (€267,480) from the foundation established by the Hollywood actor 19 years ago.

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