Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

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Since 1976

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Bid It Up for Dystonia Auction Preview is Open!

The preview days for the DMRF’s first nationwide Bid it Up for Dystonia online auction are now open. We have some incredible one-of-a-kind opportunities including fabulous trips (with airfare, good for three years,

DMRF Research Awards Advance Understanding of Dystonia

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) has announced the latest research grant and fellowship awards to advance progress toward improved dystonia treatment options and ultimately a cure. Dystonia is the

DMRF Events Unite Community Virtually & In-Person

In August, DMRF launched a series of dystonia awareness and community-building events, including the signature Dystonia Zoo Days. Dystonia Zoo Days were held in-person in eight cities plus the 3rd

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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Bid It Up for Dystonia Auction Preview is Open!

DMRF Research Awards Advance Understanding of Dystonia

DMRF Events Unite Community Virtually & In-Person

Current Dystonia Research Investigations

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

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Dystonia News

Latest Developments

Bid It Up for Dystonia Auction Preview is Open!

DMRF Research Awards Advance Understanding of Dystonia

DMRF Events Unite Community Virtually & In-Person

Current Dystonia Research Investigations

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

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