Parkinson's research and more

MDF Joins HDSA at 18th Annual Team Hope Walk

MDF founding director Dr. Rajeev Kumar and his team from the Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center joined HDSA Rocky Mountain Chapter President Molly Kokesh, members Madelynne Broyles and Greg Jarvis, and many others at the 18th Annual Heroes and Villains Team Hope 5K Walk and Run in Denver on Saturday, September 10.

Team Hope Walks raise funds and awareness in local communities to support the mission and services of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Saturday's event raised more than $25,000! Click the video below to see the start of the Walk.

18th Annual HDSA Team Hope 5K Walk and Run

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Daniel Paredes, Ph.D. Early PD Diagnosis, Pt. 1

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MDF Pilot Grant Update, Pt. 1

Daniel Paredes, Ph.D. is a Research Assistant Professor at the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at the University of Denver.

In 2020, Dr. Paredes was the first recipient of a Movement Disorders Foundation Pilot Grant to advance the development of new therapeutic approaches to target neuroplasticity and regeneration in aging and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases.

Above, Dr. Paredes explains the challenges in diagnosing Parkinson's disease early and the critical importance in doing so. Click the video above to hear Dr. Paredes.

The 5 Things You Need to Know About Parkinson's Research

Save the date: Saturday, March 4, 2023, for our first education symposium of the new year: The 5 Things You Need to Know About Parkinson's Research, presented live in person and online. Registration and program information to follow in the coming weeks!

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MDF Pilot Grant Update, Pt. 2

Daniel Paredes, Ph.D. is a Research Assistant Professor at the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at the University of Denver.

In the second part of our three-part presentation, Dr. Paredes offers insight into his innovative approach to diagnosing Parkinson's disease, a study funded by the Movement Disorders Foundation's Pilot Grant program. Click the video above to hear Dr. Paredes.

2022 Rocky Mountain HD Family Education Day...

Registration Now Open!

Saturday, October 29 | 8:30 am

The HDSA Centers of Excellence at the Rocky Mountain and University of Colorado Movement Disorders Centers know how important it is for those living with HD and their caregivers to gain strength from shared experiences.

Join us on Saturday, October 29, at Hampden Hall at the Englewood Civic Center for our annual Rocky Mountain Huntington’s Disease Family Education Day. The event is free, but registration is required. Please click "RSVP" to register online.

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MDF Joins HDSA at 18th Annual Team Hope Walk

MDF Pilot Grant Update, Pt. 1

The 5 Things You Need to Know About Parkinson's Research

MDF Pilot Grant Update, Pt. 2

2022 Rocky Mountain HD Family Education Day...

Registration Now Open!

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