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Our Mission:
The mission of The University of Minnesota Ataxia Center is…

To provide specialized care for patients with ataxia and diseases of the cerebellum and to facilitate the participation of patients in ataxia research.

Our Services:
The University of Minnesota Ataxia Center provides specialized care for patients with cerebellar ataxia and gait imbalance, including specialized clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and  physical therapy. 

Our Staff :

Khalaf Bushara, MD, FRCP (London)
Director

Charlotte Martins, RN, BSN, MAN
Ataxia Nurse Coordinator
Matt Bower, MS
Genetic Counselor
Gülin Öz, PhD
Brain Imaging Scientist
Isabelle Iltis, PhD
Brain Imaging Scientist
Diane Hutter, RN
Research Nurse Coordinator
Suvarchala Somayajula, MD
Movement Disorders Fellow
Uzay Emir, PhD
Brain Imaging Scientist

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