Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Clinical Research Center. Columbia University Department of Neurology

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This website is supported by the CDC Division of Human Development and Disability Grant Number 1H75DD000473-01



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Columbia University
Department of Neurology
SMA Clinical Research Center
updated December 7, 2011
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Welcome to The Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Clinical Research Center




About The SMA Clinic



At the Pediatric SMA Clinic, a neurologist with expertise in SMA and pediatric neuromuscular disease conducts the SMA evaluation. The first step in being evaluated is to be seen by one of the physicians at the clinic. A thorough neurological examination will be conducted and previous tests reviewed. If indicated, additional diagnostic examinations (tests) may be recommended.

SMA Doctors and Staff

Mission Statement



The Pediatric SMA Clinic is committed to providing comprehensive patient care, supporting research into the cause and cure for spinal muscular atrophy, educating tomorrow's health care professionals, and reaching out to the community we serve. The SMA clinic offers expertise, education, resources, and guidance to families affected by SMA. We aim to facilitate access to state of the art comprehensive care by working with a network of specialists with expertise in pediatric neuromuscular disease. This multidisciplinary care will allow patients and their families to minimize trips to medical appointments. We will create a plan of care in a compassionate, child friendly environment with the goal of maintaining the highest level of independence and function possible.

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Congratulations to the Neuromuscular Rehab Team on receiving the Multidisciplinary Research Grant from the CTSA. The team, compromised of individuals from the SMA/MDA Clinic as well as professors and students from the School of Engineering, will work to develop a device that allows children with SMA type I and II to be able to move more freely.



dr. kaufmann with a group of engineering students
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