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Dystonia is a Movement Disorder

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

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

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

Dystonia Zoo Days Close Out Awareness Month
The DMRF’s final three in-person Dystonia Zoo Days closed out Dystonia Awareness Month in cities across the country: Cleveland, Los Angeles, and St. Paul/Twin Cities.

H.Res. 1413 Recognizes Dystonia Awareness Month
As a testament to the tireless work of the dystonia community’s legislative advocates, H.Res.1413 – “Expressing support for designation of September 2022 as ‘National Dystonia

Dystonia Zoo Days Draw Crowds in Boston and Pittsburgh
The 1st Boston Dystonia Zoo Day took place on Saturday, September 17th, followed by the 7th Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Day on Sunday, September 18th. Each

Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day Reunites Community & Supports Research
The Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day to benefit the DMRF took place Saturday, September 10th. This is the sixth year of the event, and

Volunteers with Laryngeal Dystonia Needed
Boston University Stepp Lab researches various voice and sensorimotor disorders. They hope to help guide new and existing forms of therapy. They are creating more

Living with Cervical Dystonia
September is Dystonia Awareness Month. Join us for a conversation about cervical dystonia, its impact, diagnosis and management, and the importance of speaking with a

In Memoriam: Blair Ford, MD
DMRF leadership is deeply saddened to report the death of movement disorder specialist Blair Ford, MD, Medical Director for the Center for Neuromodulation and Movement

DMRF Formalizes Commitment to Mental Health
At a Glance: Untreated mental health disorders reduce quality of life for individuals with dystonia. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a global toll on peoples’

September is Dystonia Awareness Month
An estimated 250,000 people in the United States have dystonia, a chronic movement disorder affecting the brain and nervous system. It is the third most