What's New in Research

Genetic Research Leads to New Discovery in Understanding Rare Neurological Disorder

February 1, 2009 - A study led by Laurie Ozelius, PhD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine has identified a gene associated with the development of primary torsion dystonia, also known as DYT6 dystonia.  

Robert Chen, MA, MBBChir, MSc, FRCPC , Toronto Western Hospital has been awarded a two year research grant through the DMRF research program.
Title: Effects of internal globus pallidus deep brain stimulation for dystonia on cortical circuits and plasticity.
 
 
 

What's Making News

Curry's Art Store Donates Sale of Plastic Bags to Benefit Dystonia Awareness
Curry's Logo
June 15, 2009 - 3:45pm

Toronto, Ontario  - Curry’s Art Store Ltd. announces that proceeds of City of Toronto mandated plastic bag fee will be donated to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation of Canada (DMRFC).

HEALTH CHARITIES APPLAUD GOVERNMENT OF CANADA’S RESEARCH INVESTMENT IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Government Canada
June 8, 2009 - 3:08pm

TORONTO – Canadians with neurological conditions, caregivers and representatives from Neurological Health Charities Canada celebrate the announcement of $15 million in research funding, made today by The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Minister of Health. The investment will fund the first-ever national study on the prevalence and impact of neurological diseases in Canada.

DMRF Canada-Edmonton creates Yogatonia
June 1, 2009 - 10:00am

Edmonton, Connie Zalmanowitz DMRF Canada Board Member announces a unique Introduction to Yoga for those Living with Dystonia program.  This program has been made possible through the efforts of  the Edmonton Support Group and the Alberta Government. The classes will be held  June 27 or July 11 at 1:30 p.m.  For more information CLICK HERE

The Doctors, The Power of Positive Outlook with Dr. Phil and Montel
April 30, 2009 - 2:02pm

The Doctors, CBS  Living with Dystonia
Imagine having constant muscle spasms and not being able to stop your body from shaking uncontrollably. Alex, 27, has lived with this debilitating feeling since she was diagnosed with dystonia in 2007.

Dateline April 13, 2009, How a 12-year-old boy battled a rare disorder
April 21, 2009 - 11:11am

Sam confronts a medical mystery — and decides to undergo brain surgery
By Hoda Kotb
Correspondent
NBC News Imagine being a high-spirited 12-year-old boy and discovering that your body wasn't working the way it's supposed to. Watch the full segment here.