In June, 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 12 cities plus the 4th Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day which was livestreamed online on October 14 uniting the entire dystonia community across all 50 states. The DMRF is grateful to […]
Chicago Dystonia Zoo Day was held at the Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, October 7. This family-friendly event was organized to promote awareness of dystonia, connect the dystonia community, and support the work of the DMRF. DMRF Board members Art Kessler and Treasurer John Downey presented the prestigious Changing Lives through Science award to Cynthia Comella, […]
Heartfelt gratitude goes out to all participants, volunteers, and generous sponsors of 2023 Boston Dystonia Zoo Day held on September 30, the final day of Dystonia Awareness Month. This year’s event, hosted by Paula Schneider, Vice President of Support for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation and members of the Greater Boston Dystonia Support Group, including co-leaders […]
On September 23, Dystonia Zoo Day events were held in Toledo, OH, and Ft. Wayne, IN. Each event united the local dystonia community in support of the DMRF mission to find a dystonia cure. We congratulate host Community Leadership Council member Kristin Cinglie for her outstanding efforts in creating a successful event in Toledo that […]
Thank you for your incredible support in uniting the dystonia community, along with their families and friends, to raise awareness and contribute to the mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to find a cure. We extend our deepest appreciation to June Tritley, whose dedicated efforts played a vital role in making this event […]
Thank you for your incredible support in uniting the dystonia community, along with their families and friends, to raise awareness and contribute to the mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to find a cure. We extend our deepest appreciation to Janice & Len Nachbar, Paula Schneider, and Ron Hersh, whose dedicated efforts played […]
Groundbreaking Research to be Presented Dublin – May 30, 2023 — The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) and Dystonia Europe are pleased to announce the upcoming Samuel Belzberg 6th International Dystonia Symposium, set to take place in Dublin, Ireland, from June 1st to June 3rd, 2023. The Symposium is named in memory of Samuel Belzberg, […]
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 third most common movement disorder, affecting approximately 250,000 Americans and potentially millions worldwide. “The DMRF prides itself in funding the most promising research and are […]
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 third most common movement disorder, affecting approximately 250,000 Americans and potentially millions worldwide. “The pace of dystonia research has been accelerating faster and faster, and […]
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) announced at their annual meeting a new President of the Board of Directors and two new Directors as a result of joining with the non-profit organization Cure Dystonia Now. Each of these new appointments will enhance the DMRF’s work in service to the dystonia community. Mark Rudolph was appointed […]
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