Dent Neurologic

DENT Neurosciences Research Center

The Dent Neuroscience Research Center (DNRC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of DENT dedicated to outcomes research and education supported by foundations, industry and personal contributions. The DNRC is focused on developing comprehensive, clinically relevant, and cost effective solutions to complex neurological problems faced in our community.

Building awareness, fostering relationships, providing support and continuous education are at the forefront of the DENT philosophy. From providing our patients with the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options to assisting each in the best care and coping opportunities, we aim to fulfill the needs of the whole patient. Through foundation support and exceptional faculty leadership, DNRC is able to build upon the philosophy by providing advancement, support and education to our providers and partners.

Open Studies

Want to participate in a study?

Please call 716-250-2009 and one of our Research Coordinators will be in contact with you as soon as possible. If we currently do not have a study that is currently available for you, we will add you to our database for future studies.

Alzheimer's

BMS TARGET-TAU

BMS TARGET-TAU This study is being done to learn more about the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication called BMS-986446 in adults aged 50-80 …

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Multiple Sclerosis

TG ENABLE

TG ENABLE The purpose of this study is to evaluate ...
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Parkisons Disease

EVIDERA EVA-38569-03

EVIDERA EVA-38569-03 This is a cognitive interview study to evaluate ...
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Research Study

TEVA IMPACT TD

TEVA IMPACT TD Registry (Tardive Dyskinesia) The purpose of this ...
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Alzheimer's

ALZ-NET

Alzheimer’s National Registry for Treatment and Diagnostics(ALZ-NET) (Mild Cognitive Impairment ...
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Headache/Migraine

Migraine prevention injection in patients with unsuccessful prior preventive treatments

Migraine prevention injection in patients with unsuccessful prior preventive treatments ...
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Headache/Migraine

Chronic Migraine Implant for Migraine Prevention (RELIEV-CM2)

Chronic Migraine Implant for Migraine Prevention (RELIEV-CM2) The purpose of ...
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Headache/Migraine

Menstrual Migraine Prevention

Menstrual Migraine Prevention using Ubrelvy This study will evaluate the ...
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Multiple Sclerosis

SANOFI EFC17504

SANOFI EFC17504 The purpose of this study is to determine ...
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Multiple Sclerosis

PIPELINE/CONTINEUM VISTA

PIPELINE/CONTINEUM VISTA This is a randomized, double-blind study of PIPE-307 ...
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Research Study

INDIVIOR INDV-6000-406

INDIVIOR INDV-6000-406 This study will provide the opportunity to generate ...
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Active, No Longer Recruiting

Jazz Patagonia

JAZZ PATAGONIA (Parkinson’s Disease) This is a 17-week double-blind, placebo-controlled, ...
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Alzheimer's

IGC Pharma

IGC PHARMA (Alzheimer’s Disease with Agitation) This is a trial ...
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Alzheimer's

ACADIA RADIANT

ACADIA RADIANT (Alzheimer’s Disease Psychosis) In this study, researchers will ...
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Alzheimer's

SUVEN CTP3S1502HT6

SUVEN CTP3S1502HT6 (Alzheimer’s Disease with Agitation) This study will be ...
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Active, No Longer Recruiting

BIOGEN CELIA

BIOGEN CELIA In this study, researchers will learn more about ...
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Alzheimer's

ADCS BENFO-TEAM

ADCS BENFO-TEAM The purpose of this study is to learn ...
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Research Study

OXA1 Study

0XA1 Study This study will test if an investigational medicine ...
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Uncategorized

CogMS

CogMS – A Real-world Study Into Cognitive Impairment in People ...
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Research Study

Generation HD-2

Generation HD-2 This study will evaluate the safety, biomarkers, and ...
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Uncategorized

ENVISION

ENVISION Trial  The objective of this study is to verify ...
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Research at Dent

The mission of research at DENT is to advance patient care by integrating the newest scientific advances into daily clinical practice. With support from organizations such as the Dent Family Foundation, the Blaszczykiewicz Foundation, and pharmaceutical clinical trials, DENT has established an impressive portfolio of publications and presentations in the scientific and clinical community.

Participating in research and clinical trials often provides an opportunity for patients to receive free medical care and medication. To learn if you might qualify, please visit Current Research Studies.

For research sponsors and investigators, we offer the opportunity to partner with an experienced team of researchers engaged in cutting-edge clinical practice and research in a wide variety of neurological disciplines.

Past & current research studies:

  • ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Memory Loss/Dementia
  • Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Psychiatry
  • Stroke
  • Vertigo

DNRC

Leadership

- Laszlo Mechtler, MD, Chief Medical Officer

- Fran M. Gengo, Pharm.D., Chief Science Officer

- Michelle Rainka, Pharm.D., CCRP, Secretary

- Joseph V. Fritz, Ph.D., Chief Administrative Executive

- Harry M. Dent III, Community Representative

- Maureen Tomczak-Griffin, Community Representative

- Anthony Baynes, Community Representative

The goal of DNRC is to advance neurologic care through pragmatic research and education at local, national and international levels.

Past Studies

Giving Opportunities

The DNRC is funded through industry grants and clinical trial contracts, foundations, and community donations. Funds support need-based deserving initiatives related to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in patients from around the Western New York region.

Corporate or individual donors are welcome to designate their contribution to a specific specialty fund or have it applied to the general operating needs where it is most effective. Gifts can be made in many forms, including cash donations, proceeds from community benefits, corporate contributions and matching gifts, grants, planned gifts, gifts of honor or memorials, and more.

Please contact Maria Caserta, mcaserta@dentinstitute.com, to find out more about how you can help support our mission to bring the most comprehensive treatments to our neighbors and their families suffering with neurological disorders.

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