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At the Forefront of Research and Care

Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Research: Individualized treatment for each patient

Steve & Becky's Story: Making strides in the fight against Parkinson's

Dave & Kellye's Story: Creating lasting impact for Parkinson's patients

Our Vision

University of Cincinnati Foundation Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report

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The James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (Gardner Center) is greater Cincinnati’s top destination for care. We diagnose and treat more movement disorder patients than any other in the region. Our vision is to harness the power of precision medicine for patients living with neurodegenerative diseases. Learn more about our center and programs in our case for support.

You Make It Happen

Spectrum News: Student-led organization empowers patients with Parkinson’s Disease

UC student-led nonprofit organization that takes a multidisciplinary approach to meeting the needs of people with Parkinson's disease in the community.

Neuro News

Read past issues of our e-newsletter for supporters and friends of the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.

New Research

Make Your Impact

Research

Gifts to the Cincinnati Cohort Biomarker Program Fund support research focused on precision medicine and lifelong brain health.

Care

Contributions to the Gardner Family Center for Parkinson's improve the lives of patients by helping care teams identify the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.

Education

Help us recruit and train the next generation of neuroscience leaders with a gift to the Movement Disorders Fellowship Fund.

Greatest Needs

Support of the Neuroscience Institute Discretionary Fund provides our neuroscience leadership team the flexibility to prioritize ongoing needs.

Ways to Give

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Make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation online.

Matching Gifts

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Gift Planning

Learn more about gift planning, and how you can make a lasting impact on UC and UC Health.

Community Events

View our community events calendar to support local fundraisers or contact us about hosting your own fundraising event.

Contact Us

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Emma Laverty

Associate Vice President of Development, UCGNI

610-331-9046 Emma.Laverty@foundation.uc.edu

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Ben Jager

Associate Director of Development, UCGNI

859-992-1136 Ben.Jager@foundation.uc.edu

Explore Our Areas of Care

Breakthrough discoveries, world-renowned specialists, compassionate care for complex conditions. Explore our centers of excellence to learn how the institute is advancing precision medicine in all areas of neurological care.

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