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We’re moving!

Officials will celebrate the grand opening of the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011. The center will occupy the fourth floor of the UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute at 3450 Hull Road, within easy reach of the UF Hilton…

9th Annual PD Symposium- April 30,2011

NOTE: This symposium happened in 2011. April 30th, 2011 from 9AM-1PM, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4000 NW 53rd Avenue in Gainesville. Registration is requested, as lunch is provided to all who attend. This educational seminar is FREE and OPEN to all Parkinson patients, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Please…

Tyler’s Hope gives $1 million for dystonia research

Rick Staab discusses the reasons for giving the money to start the dystonia center On February 21st, Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure and the University of Florida held a news conference to announce a new dystonia research center being formed at UF with a $1 million gift.  …

Dr. Okun among UF researchers speaking this weekend in D.C.

Dr. Okun spoke this morning at the American Association for the Advancement of Science 177th Annual meeting in Washington DC. Three other UF researchers will also be speaking at different points this weekend. Okun’s presentation at 9 a.m. Friday will deal with the growing opportunity to provide…

Season of Hope Run 2010 Thank You

The UF Movement Disorders Center and Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure are grateful for the support of corporate and private sponsors of our first annual Season of Hope Run, held on December 11th, 2010!  Raising money for research in the midst of a holiday season is never easy, but…

Dystonia & Spasticity Workshop for Professionals 1/15/11

We are pleased to announce a full day workshop on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 for  physicians, nurses, PA’s, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Pharmacists.  CMEs are available for this course. The introduction to the treatment of dystonia and spasticity with botulinum toxin is expected to be a successful symposium,…

Season of Hope Timing results

Timing results are in! Thanks to everyone who ran, walked and joined us at Hawthorne Trail on December 11th (300 runners and a bunch of volunteers) Timing Results   Drs. Okun & Malaty Start!…

Season of Hope Run Dec 11th

We are proud to announce the first annual Season of Hope 5K/15K Run to benefit Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure and the University of Florida Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. The Season of Hope Run will be held on December 11, 2010 and will benefit care, research, education…

Huntington’s Disease Walk – November 20, 2010

Below is the information for the Walk in Gainesville. Visit this website for more information on other Walks around the country. Team Hope Walk- Gainesville, FL November 20, 2010 Westside Park/Albert Ray Masse Park 1001 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32605 Pre- Registration: 8:30AM Day of…