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Whispering dysphonia (DYT4 dystonia) is caused by a mutation in the TUBB4 gene

Publication: Journal Article

Lohmann, Katja, Robert Wilcox, Susen Winkler, Alfredo Ramirez, Aleksandar Rakovic, Jin-Sung Park, Björn Arns, et al. 2013. “Whispering Dysphonia (DYT4 Dystonia) Is Caused by a Mutation in the TUBB4 Gene”. Ann Neurol 73 (4): 537-45.

Laryngeal motor cortex and control of speech in humans

Publication: Journal Article

Simonyan, Kristina, and Barry Horwitz. 2011. “Laryngeal Motor Cortex and Control of Speech in Humans”. Neuroscientist 17 (2): 197-208.

Functional neuroanatomy of human voluntary cough and sniff production

Publication: Journal Article

Simonyan, Kristina, Ziad Saad, Torrey Loucks, Christopher Poletto, and Christy Ludlow. 2007. “Functional Neuroanatomy of Human Voluntary Cough and Sniff Production”. Neuroimage 37 (2): 401-9.

Afferent subcortical connections into the motor cortical larynx area in the rhesus monkey

Publication: Journal Article

Simonyan, and Jürgens. 2005. “Afferent Subcortical Connections into the Motor Cortical Larynx Area in the Rhesus Monkey”. Neuroscience 130 (1): 119-31.

A novel therapeutic agent, sodium oxybate, improves dystonic symptoms via reduced network-wide activity

Publication: Journal Article

Simonyan, Kristina, Steven Frucht, Andrew Blitzer, Azadeh Hamzehei Sichani, and Anna Rumbach. 2018. “A Novel Therapeutic Agent, Sodium Oxybate, Improves Dystonic Symptoms via Reduced Network-Wide Activity”. Sci Rep 8 (1): 16111.

Special Seminar - Ali Yousefi, Ph.D.

Events: Friday, Sep 28, 2018, 09:00am -Friday, Sep 28, 2018, 10:00am

Voice and Speech Lecture Series - Einat Liebenthal, Ph.D.

Events: Monday, Jan 14, 2019, 07:00am -Monday, Jan 14, 2019, 08:00am

Who may participate in our current research studies?

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We are actively recruiting patients with dystonia and healthy research volunteers for the studies listed above.

What are the procedures involved with the participation in a research study?

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Once you contact us, we will explain the details of the study and ask several questions to determine whether you meet the study eligibility criteria. If you qualify for participation, we will schedule your visit with us. During your visit, we will go over the study procedures in greater detail and...

Harvard Otolaryngology Spring 2018 issue

News: June 22, 2018

New Findings in Dystonia - Dr. Simonyan's research is highlighted in the Spring 2018 issue of Harvard Otolaryngology. “Continuation of [dystonia] research is vital in determining the exact causes and mechanisms of this disorder. This knowledge will be crucial for the future development of novel...