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Headline News!
Variant in HS1-BP3 Gene in Association with Essential Tremor. . .
Theta Burst Stimulation (rTMS) of the Human Motor Cortex. . .
Motor Cortex Stimulation in a Primate. . .
Updates
Modified Finger-Nose-Finger Test. . .
Harmaline-Induced Tremor in Rats and Mice. . .
Late-Life Action Tremor in a Southern Sea Otter (Goldie). . .
Stopping Essential Tremor. . .
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2005 Scheduled Events
Brain Awareness Week
Las Positas College
March 10 through March 17 events including interactive exhibits, informative displays/posters, educational literature, combat veterans discussion on “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” and a lecture on “Sleep and Awareness.” Email Ernest Jones [email protected] for more information or, visit Las Positas College News site.
Tremor Action Network will participate in the Las Positas College Brain Faire, scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 from 11-2 PM. TAN’s President Kathleen Welker will present “What do Samuel Adams and Goldie the Southern Sea Otter Share?
Society for Neuroscience BAW Resources
SfN resources for the Brain Awareness Week Campaign, such as the Resource Kit and the Brain Facts book.
Dana BAW Downloads
Dana education downloads including graphics and puzzles.
American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
The 57th annual meeting will take place in Miami Beach, Florida from Saturday April 9 to Saturday April 16.
Tremor Action Network Highlights
Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting Kathleen and Janice attended the American Brain Coalition (ABC) meeting on Saturday afternoon. ABC is a (501)(c)(4) organization whose main goal is to reduce the burden of brain disorders. ABC is molded from the outcome of the first-ever Society for Neuroscience health advocacy workshop in New York City (July, 2003). Kathleen attended the workshop with other health advocacy leaders, who discussed and considered proposals for working together as one organization. The all day Neurological Institute of New York…Columbia University The key to enticing new researchers to the field is to build interest through strong awareness and advocacy programs. TAN has taken Dr. Louis’ advice. TAN is committed to reaching out to young researchers. TAN builds awareness by attending conferences such as the Society for Neuroscience, to identify up and coming researchers. |