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University of Florida Brain Bank

Location Gainesville, FL USA  Website www.neurogenetics.med.ufl.edu/patients/brain-donation-program/ Phone Number (352) 273-5189  Email dgmorrison@ufl.edu  Geographic Restrictions Continental USA   Other Restrictions Donations are restricted to forms of Ataxia characterized by genetic Repeat Expansions. (SCA1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17, 27b (50), 36, and CANVAS.  The program requires completion of an Informed Consent Form Read More…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Alexandra (Alexa) Putka

Written by Taylor Stolberg Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: Graduate Research Fellowship (2024): “Elucidating cholesterol Read More…

Ad van der Wegen

Hello, my name is Ad, I am 62 years old and I live in the Netherlands. I am married with Marina and we have a daughter Dorith. Since September 2023 we have a grandson Matteo. Some 10 years ago I sometimes lost my balance and fell. I had no reason Read More…

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