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University Health Network (UHN) - The Rossy Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Centre

University Health Network (UHN) - The Rossy Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Rossy Progressive Supranuclear Palsy are the first clinic in Canada, fully focused on the diagnosis and management of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and other similar conditions. They embed research with clinical care to create a holistic approach to tackling PSP. Their clinic is made up of a team of expert neurologists, specialist nurses, research coordinators and administrators. Their team of experts uses the latest techniques in evidence-based medicine to help Their patients. They combine tools such as comprehensive data collection, biospecimen and imaging analysis as well as longitudinal observation to better address the clinical and research needs of our patients.

Mission:
The mission of The Rossy PSP Centre is to establish a world-class clinical and basic research program in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and related Atypical Parkinsonian disorders with the vision of advancing the understanding of these complex neurodegenerative diseases and eventually developing effective disease-modifying therapies. The values of the program are

• The provision of the best available care;
• Embedding research in clinical care;
• Availing patients of the latest research studies including clinical trials of experimental therapies;
• The recruitment of bright young investigators to the field as fellows in training and an open and collaborative approach to research

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