Tourette syndrome experts in genetics and pediatric neurology to discuss research and treatment on November 22

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 October 9, 2008 — Somerville, N.J.–New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, the group behind the world’s first TS DNA sharing repository, will feature an event on November 22 in Voorhees, N.J. Experts in genetics and pediatric neurology will present discussions on the diagnosis and treatment of TS.

Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Larry Brown of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will discuss state-of-the-art treatments for TS and associated disorders including attention deficit, attention deficit hyperactivity and obsessive compulsive disorders; depression and rage.

Dr. Jay Tischfield, Director of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome TS Sharing Repository at Rutgers will present information on TS genetics research. Research has revealed that Tourette Syndrome (TS) has a strong inherited component, and in recent years, the disorder has been linked to specific genes but these may account for only rare forms of TS. The repository gathers information and samples from those who have TS and/or relatives of those with TS to make this research possible. For more information on the TS Sharing Repository visit http://www.tourettesyndromeresearch.org

The November 22 event will take place at Virtua West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees, NJ. Registration is required by calling 908-575-7350.

Group behind Tourette Syndrome Sharing Repository offers webinar on treatment options for those with TS and associated disorders.

October 3, 2008

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Contact: NJCTS 908-575-7350  

 Somerville, NJ–New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders host “Mental Health Treatment for Individuals with Tourette Syndrome: Does it Work?”  a free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
     The presentation will be led by Lori Rockmore, Psy.D, Clinical Director: NJCTS Tourette Syndrome Program, Rutgers University Graduate School of Professional Psychology. The program will run from 7:30- 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to join this informative webinar. The discussion will focus on Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders including attendion deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and rage. To register or to learn more about NJCTS, please visit www.tourettesyndromeresearch.org.
    New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is non-profit organization behind the world’s first Tourette Syndrome DNA Sharing Repository at Rutgers University. The goal of the research is to help qualified scientists further the study of the genetic links to TS and ultimately lead to more comprehensive treatments.
     For more information on the Sharing Repository or NJCTS, please visit www.tourettesyndromeresearch.org.