About
The Center for Neurodegenerative Disease was established to support research, education and community outreach through a team-based collaborative approach. The Center is dedicated to advancing and disseminating knowledge of dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions through our programs of research and educational initiatives. It is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those living with these conditions and aspire to create a world where individuals living with neurodegenerative conditions can find knowledge, resources, support and the opportunity to live life to the fullest.
The Zoota Family
The Zoota family of Fort Worth are long-time supporters of research and educational outreach. Their foundational gifts helped to establish the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease through an endowed professorship and research funding to support primary investigators and student researchers.
The Zoota family also helped to establish the Leaders in Parkinson's Disease Speaker Series, an endowed lectureship which brings national and international thought leaders to the TCU community to help others become more informed and raise awareness about Parkinson’s.
leaders in parkinson's disease speaker series
ENDeavor PARKINSONology
ENDeavor PARKINSONology is a Parkinson's-focused project of the Center led by Christopher R. Watts, Ph.D. Endeavor PARKINSONology creates a unique resource available to the communities of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. It provides health-related Parkinson's information and resources, access to exercise activities, educational seminars and opportunities to participate in research that will better inform our understanding of how PD influences voice, speech and swallowing.
Rethinking Dementia
Rethinking Dementia is collaborative initiative focused on improving dementia care and support, led by Michelle Kimzey, Ph.D. This project promotes innovation through education, research and partnerships to enhance quality of life for those living with dementia and their families.
Center Members
Harris College is in the final stages of selecting its inaugural endowed professor for neurodegenerative research, a key step for TCU and the Center in advancing groundbreaking work in the field.
