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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) was originally established in 1950. The NINDS conducts and supports research and research training on the causes, prevention, diagno... Details >
Office of Orphan Products Development, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The FDA's Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) is dedicated to promoting the development of products that demonstrate promise for the diagnosis and/or treatment of rare diseases or conditions.... Details >
Alzheimer's Association 
The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to heighten public awareness of this degenerative brain disorder, provide support for patients and their families, aid research ... Details >
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), founded in 1948, is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and related neurological ... Details >
American Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society composed of neurologists and professionals in related fields who share a common goal of continued growth and development of the neurol... Details >
American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons
This is a scientific and educational association, with more than 6,500 members in North America and abroad. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, which is designated a 501(c)(3) non-profi... Details >
Ask the Geneticist
The mission of AsktheGeneticistSM is to answer questions about genetic concepts, and the etiology, treatment, research, testing, and predisposition to genetic disorders. By providing a port... Details >
Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation
The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation (BSDPF) is a nonprofit organization established to find better treatments and cures for the movement disorders dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. ... Details >
Batten Disease Support and Research Association
The Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) was formed by a group of families in the U.S. and Canada with a mission to offer emotional support, provide information and referrals, and t... Details >
Care4Dystonia, Inc.
Care4Dystonia, Inc. (C4D) is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization focused on the devastating impact of dystonia on patients and their families and the direct medical care being p... Details >