Events and News
New Research Opportunity
Researchers at UC Davis MIND Institute, Rush University, and the University of Michigan are looking for volunteers for a research study on Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)
Research Opportunity: Act for FXTAS
Clinic Staff Updates
We are excited to announce that our team and offerings are growing.
As of August 2026, Emily Ritter, LSW, has taken over the ataxia social worker role from Gloria Williams, MSW. Gloria has worked with Emily throughout this transition and may still manage some ongoing ataxia concerns for a little while. Welcome Emily and Thank You Gloria!!
As of the summer of 2026, our director, Dr.Ali Hamedani, MD, MHS will begin offering a neuro-ophthalmology clinic specifically for ataxia patients on the first Friday ataxia clinic of each month.
As of March 2026, Dr.Stephen Aradi has joined our team as an additional neurologist alongside Drs. Hamedani and Hammer. Please see his biography in the staff directory. Dr.Aradi will see new patients and is also taking over follow up visits from Dr.Hamedani.