Research interest: Dr. Hallett is interested in motor control physiology, specifically how the brain controls movement. His laboratory studies issues such as motor learning and the ability for fine finger control. He is also interested in the application of this work to neurological disorders and the pathophysiology of conditions such as dystonia, parkinsonism, and myoclonus. In recent years, he has become interested in volition and its disorders, including tic and functional movement disorders.

Research website: https://neuroscience.nih.gov/ninds/Faculty/Profile/mark-hallett.aspx

Contact: hallettm@ninds.nih.gov

Tel: (301) 496-9526

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