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To gather new insights into PD diagnosis and progression. In an effort to assist analysts who may be unfamiliar with Parkinson's disease, MJFF has established a team of subject matter experts to collaborate with applicants as they analyze the PPMI dataset.

These PD experts will assist in understanding the rationale for the challenge questions and the nuances of the data set components.

To develop a quantitative model to answer one of the following questions:

1. What factors at baseline predict clinical progression?

2. What are the sub-types of Parkinson's disease?

How to apply

Applicants must submit a Submission Template (five pages maximum) containing:

- Analytical methods used for addressing the specific challenge question

- Statistical analysis or model detailing the predictive accuracy

- Impact of the analysis

- Additional supporting figures, images and code (optional)

Templates are availables in:

https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/data-science.html

Funding

$ 50.000 in total prizes, awarding a $25.000 cash prize to the most comprehensive and applicable answer to each question.

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research Foundation no later than 31st August.