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UC Brain Science Unit Launches Push for Own Building

In a bold effort to place the University of Cincinnati’s sprawling brain-science practice under one roof, writes Anne Saker of the Cincinnati Enquirer, officials of the UC Neuroscience Institute announced Friday a $54.6 million campaign to build a dedicated facility for the study and treatment of disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke and epilepsy. Media:…
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UC Neuroscience Institute Helps Patients, Bottom Line

The UC Neuroscience Institute (UCNI), one of four institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health , brings in more than one-third of revenue at the UC Medical Center (UCMC). UCNI posted revenue of $230 million last year, and profits are increasing between 6 percent and 10 percent a year, administrative director Anya Sanchez said….
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UC Neuroscience Institute Gets New Leader

Joseph Broderick, MD, will become director of the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) effective Jan. 1, 2014. Dr. Broderick, who has served as research director, will assume this new position as John Tew, MD, who has served as clinical director, steps into new roles at the College of Medicine and UC Health following 15…
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Dr. Fredy Revilla Dives into the Details of Parkinson’s Disease on WMKV’s HealthScope

Dr. Fredy Revilla, medical director of the UC Neuroscience Institute’s Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, explains Parkinson’s disease and offers hope for the future on WMKV’s HealthScope. Listen to the segment here>> This file is very large and may take several minutes to download.

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Dr. Alberto Espay Explains “The Public Still Doesn’t Really Understand Parkinson’s”

Scott Layman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at age 42, said that it was “a scary thing to be told.” Even though there are already more than 1 million Americans affected by Parkinson’s Disease and another 50,000 will be diagnosed before the end of the year, Dr. Alberto Espay, clinical research director of the…
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Tennis Event Is a ‘Smash’

“Serve an Ace for Parkinson’s,”  a January event benefiting the Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders at the UC Neuroscience Institute, assembled many familiar faces for a great cause. The Australian Open-themed evening was complete with a round-robin tennis tournament, food and prizes to raise funds for neurosurgery research at the Gardner Center. Read…
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Dr. Espay Speaks about Movement Disorders Research in Spanish Media

Dr. Alberto Espay, neurologist at the Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders at UC Neuroscience Institute and assistant professor of neurology at the University of Cincinnati, describes his research about movement disorders in the Spanish online publication, Mujer Latina Today. Read more here>>  Media Outlet: Mujer Latina Today

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Cincinnati ShakeUp for Parkinson’s a Hit!

Celebrities in attendance at the Cincinnati ShakeUp for Parkinson’s event, presented by Cintas and benefitting the Gardner Center and the  Brian Grant Foundation, helped make the evening a magical and memorable one. Above, former Cincinnati Bengal Dhani Jones with TV personality and  co-host Nick Lachey, both wearing the Parkinson’s tie designed  especially for the event and…
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Deep Brain Stimulation: A Competitor for Medtronic in America?

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Maureen Gartner, RN, M.Ed, Explains Basics of Parkinson’s Disease

Maureen Gartner, RN, M.Ed, Nurse Coordinator for the Gardner Center and Referral Nurse for the Tri-State Parkinson’s Wellness Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, discusses the basics of Parkinson’s disease on Fox 19. Watch the segment >> Publication Name: Fox 19, WXIX Cincinnati

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