19 September 2014 - The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has signed a new collaborative research alliance with The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation.

It was reported yesterday that the collaboration is aimed at facilitating greater visibility and deeper investment in advancing dystonia and Parkinson's research. It establishes a major dystonia research prize to expand public awareness, acknowledge key scientific discoveries and incentivise the work of dedicated researchers in dystonia, an under-funded movement disorder and an under-recognised symptom of Parkinson's disease.

Bonnie Strauss, founder and president of The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation, said, 'Our foundation has always served a dual mission of funding research to find better treatments for both dystonia and Parkinson's. By aligning with MJFF now and taking on this new role, we have opportunities to make an even greater impact and generate more awareness for dystonia on a much larger and brighter stage.'