Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) prides itself on a long history of supporting dystonia research. Always the primary goal of the DMRF, research has led to a better understanding of dystonia as well as to breakthroughs in genetics and therapeutics.

The DMRF has a long history of funding research.

The funding which researchers obtain from the DMRF usually serves as "seed money" before generating even greater funding from the National Institutes of Health.Beyond the funding of research, the scientific program of the DMRF is multi-faceted, encompassing workshops, a residency elective program, and international medical symposiums, all to further the understanding of dystonia.

The Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MSAC) is comprised of pre-eminent researchers and clinicians from various scientific disciplines. The members are responsible not only for grant review but also for setting the direction of the research to find more effective treatments and ultimately a cure. Each member serves a four-year term, and the Scientific Director serves approximately eight to ten years.

DMRF research projects are funded in part by the Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation, Inc. We gratefully acknowledge their support.