The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada (DMRFC) was founded in 1976 by Samuel and Frances Belzberg of Vancouver, after their daughter was diagnosed with generalized dystonia. The mission of the DMRFC is to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure; to promote awareness and education; and to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families.
The Dystonia Coalition is a collaboration of medical researchers and patient advocacy groups supported by the Office of Rare Disease Research and The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the NIH. There are more than 30 participating centers distributed throughout North America and Europe. Including the University of Toronto.
The Dystonia Coalition intends an open-door policy in which new investigators and institutions may join the effort at any time. Each of these centers may participate in ongoing research projects, submit proposals for new projects, or nominate candidates for career development awards.
Treating worms with ampicillin helps restore normal movement
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Discovery of an antibiotic's capacity to improve cell function in laboratory tests is providing movement disorder researchers with leads to more desirable molecules with potentially similar traits, according to University of Alabama scientists co-authoring a paper publishing March 10 in the journal Disease Models & Mechanisms.
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