Motor Neuroscience & Neuroimaging Lab @ UD
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The Motor Neuroscience & Neuroimaging Lab at the University of Delaware led by Dr. Roxana G. Burciu. #parkinsonsdisease, #neuroimaging, #motorneuroscience
Newark, DE
Joined January 2021
Parkinson’s is not inevitable, it’s preventable. In a new Oprah Daily feature on the just released book, The Parkinson’s Plan, Dr. Ray Dorsey and I explain how decades of research point to toxic chemicals like paraquat, trichloroethylene and air pollution as major drivers of this
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Delighted to share our review in Nature Reviews Neuroscience! We examine growing evidence that vascular dysfunction contributes to cognitive decline in ageing and dementia, and argue that preserving/restoring CBF should be central to future therapies. https://t.co/DsVrTCmlaI
nature.com
Nature Reviews Neuroscience - Growing evidence suggests that reduced cerebral blood flow contributes to cognitive decline in ageing and dementia. Attwell and colleagues discuss the underlying...
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Calling all jet setters ✈️ We're excited to add three new translations to our Parkinson's Passport! You can now download a free copy of the Passport in Czech, Polish and Dutch, to have a record of all essential medical information when travelling. The Parkinson's Passport is
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Join Our Parkinson’s Disease & Aging Study at #UDel! #ParkinsonsResearch, #AgingResearch, #DelawareResearch
**NEW RESEARCH STUDY!** - 2 Visits including MRI, walking, and balance tests - $200 Compensation You may be eligible if: - Ages 50-85 years old - Healthy or have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - Able to walk independently
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For your Tuesday viewing pleasure 👀👀 A colorful 3D reconstruction of an MRI scan that shows the brain's wiring 🧠
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Do you want to measure brain aging from a single MRI scan? Check out our latest work out in @NatureAging
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A leader in the field, ChristianaCare is the first in DE to offer MR-guided focused ultrasound, a groundbreaking, FDA-approved treatment for essential tremor and Parkinson’s. Many patients experience immediate, significant tremor reduction, helping them live more actively. (1/2)
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Go Abbie! Congrats!!!
Congratulations to the 2025 AKA National Graduate Student Writing Award recipients and honorable mention!
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🚨 NEW: we're proud to launch our new Parkinson's Passport! Planning a holiday? ✈️ The Passport gives you a handy record of your important medical info - making travel with #Parkinsons less stressful. 👉 Download here (available in 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 ): https://t.co/6r40FpfSyA
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Behind every Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is a person navigating uncertainty with strength. On #WorldParkinsonsDay, we at #UDel stand with those living with Parkinson’s and those working toward better understanding and care. 🌷
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How does the brain work? Scientists are closer to the answer with the largest wiring diagram and functional map of a mammalian brain to date. 🧵
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Help us move Parkinson’s research forward! Enroll in the University of Delaware’s Parkinson’s Disease Registry to connect with researchers at #UDel conducting PD research. #ParkinsonsResearch #DelawareResearch #UDelawareResearch #ParkinsonsAwareness
Join the UD Participant Registry for Parkinson's Disease Research! You are eligible if you: - 21+ years old - Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease Click the link in the comments!! #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #joinresearch
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Join our brain imaging study at #UDel! We’re exploring how Parkinson’s disease affects bimanual hand movements, both alone and while multitasking. 🧠 We seek participants with and without PD from Delaware or the greater Philadelphia area. #ParkinsonsResearch #DelawareResearch
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Is familial Parkinson’s disease, as opposed to sporadic PD, more common than we think? Does fPD affect age of onset and symptom prevalence? Learn what this cross-sectional study of more than 2,000 patients in Italy found. @MDCP_Journal
https://t.co/ChC2l3tZZf
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To mark #InternationalWomensDay, Cure Parkinson’s and @ParkinsonsUK are hosting a free webinar on March 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm GMT, inviting researchers to join us in addressing the sex and gender differences in Parkinson’s. Book your place: https://t.co/gCGJEKkvx9
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Applications are now open for the MDS Peer Reviewing Education and Mentoring Program. Apply today. https://t.co/lQjUwhdOmX
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Many forms of Ataxia are caused by damage to the Cerebellum. This is the part of your brain that controls balance, coordination, and other complex tasks. (1/2)
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📱 From handy symptom trackers to interactive singing workouts, we've found three new #Parkinson’s apps to help make life easier. 👉 Read more: https://t.co/wKR3XxB1io Featuring @medising1, @turnto_ai and @morethanatremor's Parkinson's ON app #Parkinson
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Access to care is vital, no matter where you live. On #RuralHealthDay, we’re raising awareness for people with Parkinson’s disease who live in rural areas. Out of the 660 movement disorder specialists in the United States, less than 10 currently practice in rural areas. We’re
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