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Deborah W. Brooks

Deborah W. Brooks is a co-founder and executive vice chairman The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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The Power of Optimism

Deborah W. Brooks, co-founder with Michael J. Fox at his Parkinson's foundation, on the secret to his comeback.

Deborah W. Brooks

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