VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center

05/17/2026

🎥 In case you missed one of Virginia’s largest Huntington’s Disease awareness events, hear Dr.Bissonnette share her expertise and commitment to caring for individuals and families affected by Huntington's disease.

💜 At VCU PMDC, a Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care and support.

05/06/2026

Faces of HD 💙

Add your photo to help us spread awareness for Huntington’s Disease during our HD Education & Awareness Event on May 15th in Virginia. We invite HD warriors, caregivers, families, friends, clinicians, and supporters from around the world to be part of our digital mural campaign.

Every face matters. Every story matters.

Add your photo here ➡️ https://bit.ly/facesofhd

Remember May 15th is HD Awareness Day in VA

Attend the event live:

https://www.greenvelope.com/share/7a0d5f093fb84dbc9ad9de3af6370a3338313937313330

Join virtually on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Atfi9WBx4/

05/04/2026

Living with cervical dystonia? You may be eligible for a new research study at VCU PMDC 🧠

We’re exploring a potential treatment option—and your participation could help shape future care.

✔️ Adults above 18 years old receiving botulinum toxin every 3 months
💊 Study medication provided
📅 6 visits over 26 weeks

Interested or want to learn more?
📞 804-461-9407
📧 Ananna.Zaman@vcuhealth.org

05/03/2026

🌿 Saturday Brunch Series: Living with Huntington’s 🌿

Join our free virtual webinars:

🗓 May 16 (9–11 AM EST) – New Frontiers in Huntington’s
🗓 May 21 (1–3 PM EST) – Resources for Veterans

📌 Registration required: virginia.norris@vcuhealth.org

🎥 Watch past videos:
www.youtube.com//videos

💜Support, education, and community—hope to see you there!

05/02/2026

💜 Curious about Huntington’s disease?

Join us for Huntington’s Disease Awareness & Education Day—come learn, connect, and raise awareness.

📅 May 15 | ⏰ 3:30–6 PM
📍 Startup Virginia Rooftop, Richmond

⚠️ RSVP required (limited space)
More info:

04/25/2026

Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at .

04/23/2026

We are proud to have our team represented at the American Academy of Neurology in Chicago🧠✨
Dr. Berman, Dr. Barrett, and Dr. Hallak all working to move research forward.

Dr. Barrett delivered an outstanding presentation, while Dr. Hallak presented a compelling research poster highlighting meaningful advancements and innovative insights, under the mentorship of Dr. Berman and Dr. Barrett.

Their dedication reflects a continued commitment to advancing science, expanding knowledge, and shaping the future of neurology.

04/16/2026

We’re proud to share that our Movement Disorders Fellow, Dr.Razan Hallak, recently attended the National Ataxia Conference in Orlando, Florida 🧠✨

Through this experience, she engaged with leading experts, learned about the latest advances in ataxia research and care, and connected with a broader community dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

At VCU Health, we are committed to supporting continued learning and advancing excellence in neurologic care. 👏

04/16/2026

John Cabot Ishon marshaled support for a research fund that honors his fellow classmate and “Brother Rat.”

04/14/2026

Living with Parkinson’s—or caring for someone who is? 💙

Join us for a FREE Parkinson’s Symposium 🧠
📅 June 20, 2026 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Richmond, VA or 💻 Zoom

Learn about symptoms, treatments, and ways to better navigate daily life.

👉 Register: parkinson.org/RichmondSymp

04/09/2026

🧠 New research supported by the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PMDC) is helping us better understand Parkinson’s disease.

This study shows how environmental toxins may affect the brain by changing how certain genes work—including those involved in our body’s internal clock (sleep–wake cycle) ⏰

Why does this matter?
Sleep and circadian disruptions are common in Parkinson’s and can significantly impact quality of life. Understanding these changes brings us one step closer to better treatments and care.

📄 Read the full study here:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12031-026-02506-z

Rotenone is a naturally-occurring isoflavone that is used as a pesticide. Rotenone is also administered to rats to induce nigrostriatal dopaminergic neuron loss in an established model of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). However, the molecular mechanisms ...