Patient Council Member
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON’S RESEARCH
New York, New York
– United States
Israel is a special education teacher and reading specialist, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2007 at age 42.
Israel is a member of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Patient Council, a member of the Executive Council for Parkinson’s Movement, (an initiative of the Cure Parkinson’s Trust in England), an integration panel member for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (Parkinson’s Research Program), as well as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, and a patient reviewer for the BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal).
His focus on outreach for Parkinson’s Disease awareness and education has resulted in articles being published in Scientific American, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, and Movement Disorders Journal.
Israel also serves in an advisory/support capacity for the Parkinson’s Foundation as a Research Advocate.
He has participated in grant reviews for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, CDMRP Parkinson’s Research Program, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Wednesday, November 6
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Thursday, November 7
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM