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Project

Genetic Studies of Neurologic and Dementing Disorders

Center:

WA-University of Washington Institute on Human Development and Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2005

Contact Information:

Tom Bird
[email protected]
206-543-2340

Project Description:

The specific aims of this study are to characterize disease of four specific disease categories and perform linkage analysis; search for causative mutations; and perform genotype/phenotype correlations for two novel neurogenetic diseases recently identified by our group. The four disease categories to be studied are: (1) hereditary ataxias, (2)non-Alzheimer forms of dementia, (3) two types of neuromuscular diseases and (4) two forms of episodic movement disorders. This project will increase the understanding of the genetic basis of diseases affecting the cerabral cortex, basal ganglia, cerebellum and peripheral nervous system. The results will also contribute to more accurate meurological diagnosis and genetic counseling of families with these diseases.

Keyword(s):

neurogenetic diseases

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State