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About Us


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
Medical Director

Charlotte Martins, RN, BSN
Ataxia Nurse Coordinator
Matt Bower, Msc
Genetic Counselor
Alecia Nickell, PT, Msc
Physical Therapist
Gulin Öz, PhD
Brain Imaging Scientist (not pictured)
Diane Hutter, RN
Ataxia Research Coordinator (not pictured)


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