MBI researchers earn UF seed fund awards
Multidisciplinary research projects selected for annual UF Research awards.
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MBI member appointed to Scientific Reports editorial board
Dr. Shixie Jiang joins editorial board for Scientific Reports, a journal from Nature Journal’s publishing group.
Exploring gut health’s influence on neurodegeneration
Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey appeared on the Decoding Health podcast to discuss the connection between gut health and neurodegeneration.
Tech Tuesday: Brain cancer vaccines
Dr. Elias Sayour was featured for UF Innovate’s Tech Tuesday, discussing his work to develop mRNA brain cancer vaccines.
Video test uses AI to track Parkinson’s progression
MBI members develop new tool to help neurologists better track the progression of Parkinson’s disease in patients.
MBI member appointed to Rising Star Professorship
Dr. Stefan Prokop was appointed to the Charlotte and Howard Zimmerman Rising Star Professorship.
Dr. Kenneth Heilman, a founder in the field of behavioral neurology, dies at 86
Neurologist impacted generations of trainees, paved way for one of the field's earliest fellowship programs at UF.
Gene therapy method may enhance effectiveness of immunotherapy for glioblastoma
Dr. Christina von Roemeling and colleagues have developed a novel strategy to deliver genetic material directly to cells associated with glioblastoma.
Preclinical study links illness-induced brain inflammation to muscle fatigue
Fruit fly studies could pave the way for therapies targeting brain-muscle communication.
Tech Tuesday: How entrepreneurship and innovation can expand research
Dr. May Khanna was featured for UF Innovate's Tech Tuesday, discussing her research and role as assistant dean of entrepreneurship and innovation.