The TAA has funded research that has led to breakthroughs in the medical understanding of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and other Tic Disorders in addition to the development of treatments to help our community thrive. While we are excited to continue to direct funds toward these important areas of inquiry, we’re also working to expand our research efforts with your support.
Learn more about the research we’re currently funding through the support of passionate individuals like you.
The TAA is the only national organization that focuses its research investments in TS and other Tic Disorders. This important research is carried out by leading Young Investigators focusing on TS, Tic Disorders, and associated conditions. When you invest in research, there is a clear and direct impact on the many lives of individuals impacted by TS and Tic Disorders. Below, meet 2024’s Young Investigators and their projects.
Determining the Neural Circuitry Affected by Tourette Syndrome
Miriam Bocarsly, PhD – Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School
Understanding the Individualized Brain Function Underlying Tics
Damion Demeter, PhD – Postdoctoral Scholar, University of California – San Diego
Characterizing the Interplay of Genetic Variants in Parent-Child Trios with Tic Disorders
Emily Olfson, MD, PhD – Assistant Professor, Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine
Developing Patient-Centered Outcome Measures for the Treatment of Tics
Emily Wilton, PhD – Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
