Congressman Pallone impressed with research taking place at Cell and DNA Repository at Rutgers University

Human Genetics Institute Director Dr. Jay Tischfield notes importance of facility that was created by NJCTS and is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year   NEW BRUNSWICK – On June 7, the Cell and DNA Repository at Rutgers University celebrated its fifth anniversary of collecting genetic samples from individuals with Tourette

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Good Shepherd Academy first-grade teacher is the 2012 NJCTS Educator of the Year

Anita Riccardelli, nominated by 2nd-grade student Erin Miskell and her parents for Riccardelli’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year   NUTLEY – Once a student progresses on to the next grade – especially in elementary school – whatever interaction

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DePaul Catholic High School Spanish teacher is the 2012 NJCTS Educator of the Year

Stacey Gottesman, nominated by sophomore student Grace Hawruk  for Gottesman’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year   WAYNE – When DePaul Catholic High School sophomore Grace Hawruk missed a sizeable chunk of this past school year after having surgery,

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Registration opens for 3rd annual Mendham Walk to benefit the education programs of NJCTS

This year’s walk will take place on Saturday, November 3, rain or shine, at Borough Park in Mendham, New Jersey   MENDHAM – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to announce that registration for the 3rd annual New Jersey Walks for TS event at Borough Park

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‘F’ is for Family and Fun at NJCTS’ 8th annual YMCA Camp Bernie retreat weekend

Nearly 200 families gathered for a time of relaxtion, arts, crafts, games, activities and a chance to learn more about Tourette Syndrome from experts and each other   LEBANON TOWNSHIP – Donna Friedrich and her family have been at every one of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome &

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Happy Campers share their Camp Bernie experiences, say why family retreat weekend is so valuable

Eighth annual event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome attracted nearly 200 families, including first-timers and longtime veterans   LEBANON TOWNSHIP – The Kowalski family has been very active in the New Jersey Tourette Syndrome community for more than five years now – since their daughters,

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