Mission & Vision

Mission

To promote awareness of Essential Tremor disease, empower patients, and research its root causes to find a cure..

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Research

Our foundation is dedicated to advancing research conducted by elite scientists and investigators, grounded in robust empirical theory and practical experience, to establish a solid knowledge base rooted in scientific evidence.

**Business Partnerships**
Our initiatives unite leaders and visionaries from the biotech industry, scientists, business leaders, pharmaceuticals, investigators, Essential Tremor groups, and committed communities to aggressively pursue new treatments, devices, and a definitive cure for patients with Essential Tremor (ET).

**MERIT**
We collaborate with a dynamic and diverse network of industry leaders who share our vision of uniting the ET community. Together, we leverage our expertise and make informed decisions to enhance the quality of Essential Tremor care. Through strategic partnerships and unwavering focus, we are reshaping global perceptions of ET.

**Collaboration**
With effective collaboration, teamwork, and determination, we are revolutionizing the understanding of ET. Armed with critical thinking and innovative ideas, we are delivering impactful results by raising awareness about ET and motivating others to take meaningful action. Through our social media platforms, media engagement, and ET Talks, we stand firm in our commitment to support families and individuals affected by ET, ensuring they lead productive and healthy lives.

**Our Final Goal**
We are resolute in our mission to discover new treatments, medications, and devices, and to identify healthy options and a cure for ET. We will enhance the global medical community's understanding of Essential Tremor, fostering advancements that truly make a difference.

VALUES:

We set and maintain the highest ethical standards for ourselves and our programs, products, and services. We are known for the perseverance, optimism, and diligence that we bring to our mission. DSF has helped and will help millions of people who are suffering from Essential Tremor.

Equality:

We aim to promote fairness and justice for Essential Tremor disability no matter ethnic, cultural, or religious beliefs for everyone with Essential Tremor to enjoy full, healthy lives.

Respect:

We embrace the dignity and uniqueness of every person, being sensitive and empathetic to the needs of others.

Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism

Diann Shaddox Foundation is committed to intentional action to be a fully inclusive, deliberately diverse, and anti-racist organization that respects and values the communities we serve. We will actively promote equity and social justice in neurology and the neurosciences.