FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamar Biosciences, a company powering precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) to accelerate biomarker discovery and improve our understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD). This collaboration aims to address the critical need for robust biological classification of PD and related neurodegenerative diseases. By leveraging Alamar's advanced proteomics platform, the team will develop novel protein assays tailored to identifying key biomarkers associated with neuronal synuclein disease.
In addition to partnering on efforts to expand the analytes in the NULISAseqâ„¢ CNS Disease Panel 120 to include additional PD-relevant targets, MJFF will also deploy the high-sensitivity NULISAseqâ„¢ CNS Disease Panel 120 and Inflammation Panel 250 to analyze roughly 5,000 samples from MJFF's flagship longitudinal study, the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). Launched in 2010, PPMI has built the most robust dataset and biosample library ever assembled in Parkinson's research.
"We are honored to join forces with The Michael J. Fox Foundation, a true leader in driving research toward a cure for Parkinson's disease," said Yuling Luo, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Alamar Biosciences. "The comprehensive analysis of the PPMI cohort using our NULISAseqâ„¢ technology provides a unique opportunity to uncover new insights into disease mechanisms and accelerate the development of targeted therapies."
The NULISASeqâ„¢ CNS Disease Panel 120 and Inflammation Panel 250 represent Alamar Bio's innovative approach to precision proteomics, enabling highly sensitive and multiplexed protein detection. By applying these panels to PPMI samples, the collaboration seeks to identify novel biomarkers that can improve early diagnosis, track disease progression, and aid in the development of next-generation treatments.
"Core to our mission, MJFF is committed to advancing research that addresses the critical, unmet needs of patients," said Nicole K. Polinski, PhD, Director of Research Resources at MJFF. "MJFF's collaboration with Alamar Biosciences aims to not only deepen our understanding of Parkinson's pathology but to support the development of urgently needed diagnostic and therapeutic tools."
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's landmark PPMI study, now in its second decade, has collected extensive clinical, imaging, and biosample data from PD patients, at-risk individuals, and healthy controls. These efforts have already paved the way for breakthroughs in understanding the underlying biology of PD, and the collaboration with Alamar Biosciences is expected to further accelerate progress.
By working together, Alamar Biosciences and The Michael J. Fox Foundation hope to make significant strides in addressing the unmet needs of the Parkinson's community, particularly in advancing biological classifications for neuronal synuclein disease.
About Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
Alamar Biosciences is a privately held life sciences company with a mission to power precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease. The company's proprietary NULISA Platform along with the ARGOâ„¢ HT System work seamlessly with the latest advances in genomics to achieve single digit attomolar detection sensitivity, greatly surpassing the most sensitive protein detection technology on the market today. For more information, please visit alamarbio.com.
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Alamar Biosciences Announces Collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation to Advance Parkinson's Research Through Development of Next Generation Biomarker Assays
BEIJING, May 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang. Liang Junyan, a researcher at the Institute of History Studies of China Tibetology Research Center, has studied Xizang history and culture for two decades, shares the transformation of this land from her perspective.
In her first trip to Xizang in the summer of 2007, the road from the airport to the city was bumpy and long. Houses along the way were low and dilapidated. Nearly 20 years later, she found that tremendous changes have taken place.
A 75-Year development miracle that spans millennia
Since its peaceful liberation and democratic reform, the face of the Snowy Plateau has undergone a fundamental transformation. Xizang's GDP grew from 327 million yuan ($47.87 million) in 1965 to 303.2 billion yuan ($ 44.39 billion) in 2025. Absolute poverty has been eradicated, average life expectancy has reached 72.5 years, and Xizang was among the first in China to implement 15 years of publicly funded education.
Behind the economic figures lie tangible improvements in daily life. The region's total road mileage exceeds 120,000 kilometers, and the "Five Cities, Three Hours" expressway network, centered on Lhasa, the regional capital, which enables three-hour rapid travel between key economic hubs, is now fully connected.
Cultural preservation: More than just "preserving the past"
Xizang's fine traditional culture is now under systematic protection. The Epic of King Gesar, Tibetan opera, and Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa have been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Between 2012 and 2024, central and regional government funds for intangible cultural heritage protection totaled 473 million yuan ($69.25 million).
The learning and use of the Tibetan language have reached unprecedented levels. All primary and secondary schools offer courses in both Standard Chinese and Tibetan. And Tibetan-language media now spans multiple platforms.
How development nourishes preservation: A positive interplay between economy and culture
There is a view that Xizang's charm lies precisely in its "pre-modern" condition – simple, devout, and far removed from industrial civilization. According to this logic, building roads, connecting power grids, and promoting modern education become threats to traditional culture. This view overlooks a basic fact: Cultural preservation without material security is fragile.
An elderly Thangka painter once told Liang that the biggest barrier to taking on apprentices was not talent, but that families prioritized herding for immediate income over apprenticeships that required three to five years. Only with better infrastructure, public services, and disposable income does cultural preservation become viable.
At the same time, economic development alone doesn't guarantee cultural prosperity. Sustained government funding – such as the 473 million yuan ($69.25 million) designated for intangible cultural heritage, the modern school buildings on the plateau, the highways connecting urban and rural areas – shows how economic gains are channeled back into culture.
Drawing on over two decades of observation, Liang notes that today's Xizang has reached an entirely new level of development and she points out that its forward momentum is based on a clear national governance logic: the vision of the Chinese national community – one that "enhances commonality while respecting and embracing differences" – is embedded in every infrastructure project, every effort to document intangible cultural heritage, and every ecological protection plan. Economic development provides the material foundation for cultural preservation, and cultural preservation infuses economic development with spiritual cohesion. The two have never been opposed; rather, together, they have brought about what can only be called "a miracle on the Snowy Plateau."
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-05-23/Xizang-at-75-Development-and-culture-create-a-miracle-on-Earth--1Nfwi0ShDKE/p.html
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CGTN: Xizang at 75: Development and culture create a 'miracle on Earth'
