Scientific symposium covers research behind the “therapeutic revolution” in Friedreich’s ataxia
A record crowd of more than 200 attended the fifth annual Scientific Symposium hosted Sept. 5 by USF and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). There was standing […]
USF leads national clinical trial testing potential Friedreich’s ataxia drug
Natchez Hanson considers one of her proudest accomplishments walking across the stage to receive her college diploma – earning a bachelor’s degree in math education. Hansen, 24, now […]
Scientific symposium to share latest advances in ataxia research [VIDEO]
Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and University of South Florida host Sept. 5th event Tampa, FL (August 28, 2013) – Leading scientists and clinicians searching for a treatment for […]
USF Health students help author new book on Parkinson’s disease
Two USF Health students were major contributing authors to a new book providing a comprehensive description of current treatment options for Parkinson’s disease. Madeline Snyder, a third-year medical […]
USF study: Smoking cessation drug improves walking function in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia
A nicotinic drug approved for smoking cessation significantly improved the walking ability of patients suffering from an inherited form of ataxia, reports a new clinical study led […]