Todd Sherer

Todd Sherer, PhD, is Executive Vice President, Research Strategy of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). Formally trained as a neuroscientist, he is deeply focused on the organization's research strategy, charting a course for the coming era of Parkinson’s discovery and drug development. Todd’s role includes contributing to key research initiatives such as MJFF’s relaunched landmark clinical study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, and collaborating with MJFF’s ever-increasing roster of partners in biopharma and government. Dr. Sherer served as the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer for 10 years, from May 2011 to May 2021.