Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Summary
My research interests include delineation of the longitudinal progression of all movement disorders. A comprehensive longitudinal database has been established employing validated examination ratings in >4000 patient visits over 10 years. In particular, work with Parkinson's disease focuses on asymmetry of motor findings and identifying factors predictive for specific longitudinal outcomes. We are actively comparing phenotypes between genetic parkinsonism and sporadic forms. Research topics also include surgical treatment and outcome measures for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Clinical therapeutic trials are also being carried out for PD in conjunction with multi-center trials of the Parkinson Study Group (PSG), NIH (NET-PD), and industry.
Recent Publications
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Professional Details
Primary Appointment
- Neurology
Administrative Appointment
- Chair, Neurology
Academic Rank
- Professor of Neurology
Education
- BSc - Biochemistry College of Arts and Sciences, University of Saskatchewan
- MD College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
- Residency - Resident I in Internal Medicine University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan
- Residency - Resident II-IV in Neurology Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- Clinical/Research Fellowship - Neurology - Movement Disorders Medical Research Council of Canada, University of British Columbia
- Clinical Fellowship Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of British Columbia
- Clinical/Research Fellowship - Neurology - Movement Disorders Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada