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Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.
Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.
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Upcoming Events
Treatment Options for Essential Tremor & Parkinson's Disease
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04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
From dependent to independent - Join Dr. Drew S. Kern for this webinar that will explore treatment options for individuals with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.
Topics will include an overview of both diseases, treatment options, candidacy, what to expect on treatment day, and a live Q&A session with Dr. Kern.
Drew Kern, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Past Events
Did you miss an event that you wanted to attend? Many of the events hosted by the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center are recorded. You can watch videos from past events at our Movement Disorders Center YouTube Channel.
What is Deep Brain Stimulation (Playlist) | 2024 Annual Rocky Mountain HD Symposium (Playlist) |
12th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium | Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson's Disease & Essential Tremor |
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In the News
Below are some noteworthy recent publications. Some Movement Disorders Faculty and affiliated faculty have contributed to these articles.
'Shrinking' Highlights Lesser-Known Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, April 24, 2026 (Department of Neurosurgery Newsroom) John Thompson, PhD, is part of a research team exploring ways to manage sleep dysfunction, a common symptom of Parkinson's disease, using deep brain stimulation.
Reducing Essential Tremor: CU Anschutz Doctors Perform 100th High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound April 15, 2026 (CU Anschutz Today) Steven Ojemann, MD, Daniel Kramer, MD, and Drew Kern, MD, MS, closely collaborate to perform high-intensity focused ultrasounds - a procedure that creates a lesion in a specific part of the brain - to reduce tremors in patients.
Surgery in Colorado is first in the world to implant brain-computer interface in higher levels of the brain, April 13, 2026 (CBS News Colorado) "Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed. Now he's on the leading edge of science."
Colorado's First Implanted Brain Computer Interface Surgery Marks a New Era in Neurological Research April 9, 2026 (CU Anschutz Today) CU Anschutz and UCHealth are leading the way in advanced care and research for people with neurological diseases and injuries
How to Adapt Your Home and Lifestyle for Parkinson's Disease April 7, 2026 (CU Anschutz Today) Palliative care specialist offers tips to make life easier, safer, more vibrant
Parkinson's Disease Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments April 7, 2026 (CU Anschutz Today) Hallucinations, delusions from the condition presents challenges for patients and caregivers but can be treated.
A First-of-Its-Kind Tool Helps Parkinson's Patients Decide if Deep Brain Stimulation is Right for Them March 16, 2026 (CU Anschutz Today) Developed by CU Anschutz experts, the evidence-based guide was recommended by 94% of participants
There Is an Effective Surgical Treatment for Parkinson's. Why Aren't More Women with the Disease Getting It? March 13, 2026 (Oprah Daily) "Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is like a pacemaker for the brain - and can hugely improve symptoms. Here is everything you need to know.
With Parkinson's Disease Cases Expected to Double by 2040, Researchers Examine Ways to Improve Access to Specialty Care, August 20, 2025 (CU Anschutz Today) "Movement disorder specialists can open the door to cutting-edge treatments, but many patients still face disparities."
New Discovery Reveals Dopamine Operates with Surgical Precision, Not as a Broad Signal, July 11, 2025 (CU Anschutz Today) "New understanding of how dopamine acts could reshape how brain disorders are treated"
Disrupted sleep is a risk for dementia, but healthy sleep is within our reach, even as we age, June 25, 2025 (UCHealth Today) "A recent study of older women provides evidence that when it comes to cognitive decline and sleep, quality of sleep may be far more important than the number of hours spent sleeping."
Science Supports Exercise as Medicine; Patients with Parkinson's See Benefits, May 2, 2025 (CU Anschutz Today) "CU Anschutz scientists and providers offer a robust community of research and evidence-based care to help lessen the disease's hold."
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On the Move! Newsletter
On the Move! is the Movement Disorders Center's monthly newsletter highlighting events, research, and exciting things happening in the movement disorders community. You can read recent newsletters below.
April 2026 - In April, we celebrated Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
March 2026 - March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month *Please note there is an error in the edition. 10 million people in the United States are living with Essential Tremor*
February 2026 - We've moved! Pus memorable milestone and exciting events!
July 2025 - First and foremost, welcome to our new first-year fellows!
June 2025 - Congratulations to Dr. Ollesch and Dr. Timmermann who will graduate on June 30!
May 2025 - Annual Movement Disorders Research Retreat: A Coming Together of Minds