Since the time of the first NINDS-sponsored International Scientific Symposium on Tourette Syndrome (TS), clinicians and basic scientist alike have been challenged with the task of better defining TS and understanding the pathophysiology of this disorder. The overall purposes of both the First and Second International Scientific Symposia on TS were to stimulate new research and improve care for patients with this disorder, and, as such, both were tremendously successful. The investigator proposes, therefore, a Third International Symposium to specifically address the following topics: issues of rating scales and data concerning the natural course of TS, a review of recent studies of co-morbid conditions, neuropathological examinations of TS brain, review of comparison data of specific cognitive tasks with sensitive neuroimaging measures of brain activity, the pharmacotherapeutic interventions for TS, and examination of new research data concerning non-pharmacologic treatments for this disorder.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13NS038340-01
Application #
2764129
Study Section
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Initial Review Group (NSD)
Program Officer
Spinella, Giovanna M
Project Start
1998-09-25
Project End
1999-08-31
Budget Start
1998-09-25
Budget End
1999-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc
Department
Type
DUNS #
186324505
City
Bayside
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
11361