Members of our Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders group joined researchers at Boston University Center of Neurorehabilitation at the seventh World Parkinson Congress (WPC) held May 24th – May 27th in Phoenix, Arizona. The group presented several posters. The WPC is the only event of its kind bringing together neuroscientists, clinical researchers, clinicians (MD, RN, […]
The BU Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Center will once again be a site for the Edmond J Safra Nurse Educator Program, August 17-19th. This successful program sponsored by the Parkinson Foundation helps prepare the next generation of nurses by equipping nursing faculty and leaders with the knowledge and tools to teach future nurses specialized, […]
Ray James RN, MSCR, a Clinical Research Nurse Specialist in the BU PD and Movement Disorders Center recently was recognized by the Boston University School of Medicine and presented the Community Service and Engagement Award by Dean ad interim Hee-Young Park. Dr. Kara Smith, Section chief of the Movement Disorder Center, described Ray’s contributions as […]
On Monday, May 11, team member Abigail Desrosiers attended the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) MA/RI 5th Annual Golf for a Cure at Springfield Country Club alongside her father and sister. The three participated as a team and also supported HDSA through donations made during the event’s raffles. Abigail previously served as both MA/RI […]
Cathi Ann Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN has been appointed to the new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services. The new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services is tasked with evaluating and prioritizing federally funded initiatives in Parkinson’s disease research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, clinical care and programs. Additionally, the council aims to identify […]
Team members (from left to right) Ray James, Dr. Marie Saint-Hilaire, Amber Payne, Abigail Desrosiers, and Dr. Katelyn Bird attended the PPMI Study Annual Meeting in New York City from May 4–6, 2026. PPMI sites span across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As of May 5, 2026, there are 4,649 […]
Join us for the 40th Annual APDA Optimism Walk on Sunday, May 17th. To learn more visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026-parkinsons-walk-apda-boston-ma/ The BUMC team has been participating in the Walk for the last 40 years. To support our team, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026-parkinsons-walk-apda-boston-ma/team/1016634/
Dr. Steve Han, Dr. Pratik Rohatgi, and Dr. Kara Smith will join the APDA DBS Support Group on Saturday April 11 th. The group will meet at 10 am. This group is designed for individuals who are considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) or have had DBS. If you are new to the group please register with […]
BMC/BUMC faculty and staff participated in the annual Parkinson’s Awareness Symposium sponsored by the Veterans Voice Network and the VA Boston Healthcare System. Special thanks to our Veterans and all who participated.
Dr. Kara Smith has received the prestigious Spivack Neuroscience Pilot Award from Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and the Gertler Neurology Pilot Grant from Boston Medical Center. Delirium, a serious state of confusion leading to serious health consequences, can often occur when patients with […]