Sanofi, Parkinson's Foundation join hands to advance availability of free genetic testing, counseling for Parkinson's patients
Cambridge and New York and Miami: Sanofi and the Parkinson's Foundation have recently announced a new research collaboration to advance the availability of genetic testing and counseling for people living with Parkinson's disease in the U.S.
"Over the next two years, Sanofi will provide $1 million in research funding to support the PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease initiative," the release stated.
"With an estimated 10-15% of people with Parkinson's disease having a genetic form of the disease, people may have risk genes even when they have no apparent family history. Genetic testing is critical for advancing understanding of the biology behind Parkinson's disease and increasing patient access to clinical trials targeting specific genetic mutations, with the hope of slowing disease progression," said Erik Wallstroem, Therapeutic Area Head, Neurology Development. "The PD GENEration study is an exciting platform to facilitate this, and it's already demonstrating early success."
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