HDSA Center of Excellence at Hennepin County Medical Center
Neurology
What can a neurologist do for the Huntington's Disease patient?
The neurologist is involved in the initial diagnosis of patients who are suspected to have symptoms of Huntington's Disease. They are also involved in the ongoing neurological management of affected patients, counseling of families and predictive testing for at-risk individuals.
Meet the Staff:
Dr. Martha Nance, Neurologist Director of the HDSA Center of Excellence
Clinic at HCMC
Education/Outreach Activities
Dr. Nance has been the Medical Director of the HDSA-COE at HCMC since 1991. She is Board Certified in Neurology and Genetics. She leads the HD clinic’s research efforts and has written two books published by the Huntington Disease Society of America (HDSA) about Huntington Disease.
Medical Adviser to MN Chapter of HDSA
HDSA National Center of Excellence Committee member
Member of HSG Steering Committee
Director of US HD Genetic Testing Group
Frequent invited speaker to regional, national and international HD patient conferences
Author of several articles, chapters and books on HD, with special interest in
Juvenile HD, Genetic Aspects of HD, and Team Management of HD
Teaches medical students and health professionals about all aspects of HD
