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Non-Invasive Brain Activity Recording and Behavior Research Study

January 20, 2026
The purpose of this research study is to learn if and how non-invasive brain stimulation influences motivation problems in Parkinson’s disease. Men and women aged 55-80 years with Parkinson’s disease for at least 5 years can join the study. There are three study visits. Participation will involve answering questions, doing...

Parkinson’s Disease Motivation Study

January 20, 2026
Apathy, defined as lack of enthusiasm or concern for previously exciting or interesting things, is a very common, debilitating, often refractory symptom, and is associated with poor outcomes in neurologic and psychiatric conditions. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, is effective in treating depression but has...

Parkinson’s Disease Genetics Registry

October 14, 2025
This is a genetic registry study aimed at developing a central location to store Parkinson’s Disease genetic data for future research use.

Neurology teams up with Neurosurgery & BRIC for Focused Ultrasound Therapies

March 21, 2024
On the late afternoon of March, 19, 2024 faculty, staff, patients, and stakeholders from Neurology, Neurosurgery, the Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC), UNC Hospitals, and UNC School of Medicine gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Focused Ultrasound program at Marsico on UNC campus. Focused Ultrasound therapies involve an...

Dr. Nina Browner teams up with Computer Science team on AR Parkinson’s Project

February 29, 2024