The Dystonia Society is active in supporting research into the causes of dystonia and into improved treatments.
Current research projects
Recently funded projects
Cell mechanisms of childhood dystonia
Royal Free Hospital, London.
The research project at the Free Hospital found significant data regarding the cellular processes of the genetically mutated DYT1 gene which encodes a protein called torsinA. Understanding differences of how this gene works in healthy people and people with dystonia is providing important clues as to how dystonic movements arise.
Genetic basis of cervical dystonia
Institute of Neurology, London
Research at the Institute of Neurology has used specialised electrophysiology, brain imagery and psychophysical techniques to provide a way of potentially identifying underlying genes responsible for cervical dystonia.
Research worldwide
Over the past decade there has been a very encouraging increase in research into dystonia. One of the most important areas is in the field of ‘neuro-plasticity’.
