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Your gift strengthens our work by providing U-M researchers with the freedom, resources and collaborative environment to produce breakthroughs in understanding the genetic causes of Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, as well as develop new treatment therapies.  Your generosity allows our neurologists and neuroscientists to pursue new ideas that push the limits of current knowledge and expand our ability to treat and cure.

To learn how to help, please contact Kirsten Petriches, Sr. Associate Director of Development, at 734-763-5240 or [email protected]. 
Thomas C. Jones
Philanthropy News

A Philosophy of Philanthropy

Philanthropist expands his support of Parkinson’s disease research, patient care, and training by establishing the Thomas C. Jones Movement Disorders Fellowship Fund.
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Philanthropy News

Elaine Shafrin’s life and legacy

Inspired by her passion for education and helping people overcome obstacles, Elain Shafrin has made a planned gift to support U-M student scholarships and movement disorders research.