Parkinson Foundation Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a slowly progressive, chronic neurological condition that affects a small area of cells in the mid brain known as the substantia nigra. It is estimated that up to 1.5 million Americans are affected by the disease and 40,000 to 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
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The Movement Disorders Division at University of Miami is actively involved in clinical trials in Parkinson’s and Huntington disease.
/departments/neurology/divisions/movement-disorders-division/researchOutreach and Resources
/departments/neurology/divisions/movement-disorders-division/outreach-and-resourcesMovement Disorders Fellowship
The University of Miami Movement Disorders Fellowship is a 1 – 2 year fellowship program that aims to provide fellows a broad exposure to various movement disorders in order to become proficient in the management of complex movement disorders.
/departments/neurology/divisions/movement-disorders-division/fellowshipWilson Disease
Wilson Disease is a rare genetic disorder involving the disruption of copper metabolism leading to copper deposition in the brain, liver and cornea of the eye, which can lead to organ dysfunction and death.
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