Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

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Funding Dystonia Discoveries

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Action Alert: Ensure Dystonia is Eligible for Federal Research Dollars

The DMRF is a member of and provides staff support for the Dystonia Advocacy Network (DAN), a collaborative effort of four dystonia Patient Advocacy Groups. The DAN is asking members

Jon Davis Continues #Riding4Us to Raise Money for Dystonia Research

DMRF Board member Jon Davis has made it his personal goal this year to bike ride 4,250 miles and raise $22,500 for dystonia research. Jon recently experienced the “sheer joy”

November is National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month in the United States, which recognizes and honors family caregivers across the country. To observe National Family Caregivers Month in 2024, the Caregiver Action

Current Dystonia Research Investigations

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) prides itself on a long history of supporting and stimulating dystonia research

Neuroanatomical Isolation of Networks in Dystonia through Analysis of Causal Brain Lesiona

The goal of this study is to reveal the anatomy of dystonia by analyzing causal links between symptoms and brain structures affected by lesions. This will ultimately identify targets for new brain stimulation methods.

Daniel Corp, PhDDeakin University (Australia)

Developing High-Throughput Assays to Enable Drug Development for DYT1 Dystonia

This project will use advanced molecular methods to develop new pharmacological approaches that disrupt the cellular cascade leading to neuronal dysfunction with the aim to select specific compounds with drug-like properties that may potentially be developed into dystonia drugs.

Christian Schlieker, PhDYale University (USA)

Theta Burst Transcranial Focused Ultrasound as a Novel Treatment for Cervical Dystonia

This project aims to explore the effects of a novel non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has the potential to be a safer, less costly, and more accessible alternative to deep brain stimulation.

Jean-Francois Nankoo, PhDUniversity Health Network (Canada)

The Role of Basal Ganglia Pathways Engaged in Skilled Forelimb Movement in a Mouse Model of DYT1 Dystonia

The aim of the project is to quantify and manipulate the brain activity underlying a dystonic forelimb movement in mice. The results should facilitate targeting specific neuronal populations of the direct basal ganglia to produce more efficient therapies.

Filipa França de Barros, PhDChampalimaud Foundation (Portugal)

Spike-Triggered Adaptive Closed-Loop Cerebellar Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia

Mahlon DeLong Young Investigator Award Dr. Kim will test the hypothesis that the unique pathophysiological cerebellar neural signals in dystonia can serve as robust biomarkers for triggering an adaptable closed-loop deep brain stimulation response to restore movement with high precision.

Linda Kim, PhDBaylor University School of Medicine (USA)

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Action Alert: Ensure Dystonia is Eligible for Federal Research Dollars

Jon Davis Continues #Riding4Us to Raise Money for Dystonia Research

November is National Family Caregivers Month

Current Dystonia Research Investigations

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Dystonia Dialogue Winter Edition 2024 Now Available

Dystonia News

Action Alert: Ensure Dystonia is Eligible for Federal Research Dollars

Jon Davis Continues #Riding4Us to Raise Money for Dystonia Research

November is National Family Caregivers Month

Current Dystonia Research Investigations

Join us, and be a part of the global effort to find a cure for dystonia

Support Groups

Get Involved

Donate

Join us, and be a part of the global
effort to find a cure for dystonia