Dr. Fatta B. Nahab, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience, University of Miami
Research Director, Division of Movement Disorder
Director of Laboratory for Functional Imaging of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Board Member of HopeNET

Dr. Nahab’s research focuses on the development of novel functional MRI-based methods to characterize the neural correlates of tremor disorders such as Parkinson Disease (PD) and Essential Tremor (ET).  He has also conducted phase I/II clinical trials of novel agents to treat ET.  Dr. Nahab travels internationally attending and speaking at conferences related to Essential Tremor research.

Dr. Roberta S. Rose, D.O.

Private Practice Neurologist, Sebastian, FL
Staff privileges at Sebastian River Medical Center,
Indian River Medical Center and Health South Rehabilitation Hospital

Dr. Rose’s clinical interests include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor, Dementia, Headache/Migraine and related disorders.  She has presented seminars locally about Essential Tremor, Alzheimer Disease and other neurologic disorders.

Joan Marie Barringer, M.Ed., CHT

Professional Agency Counselor
ET Support Group Leader at Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC
Board Member of HopeNET

Joan Marie Barringer is a professional counselor who has had Essential Tremor since childhood.  She started the first Essential Tremor support group in Washington, DC at Georgetown University Hospital for the International Essential Tremor Foundation.  Joan Marie is an accomplished motivational speaker who enthusiastically educates groups through a holistic approach, encouraging individual participation and personal growth.