Research Snapshots

Pilot study led by UF neurologists showed that biphasic DBS was safe, well tolerated and may provide faster benefit for patients with primary dystonia.

UF study finds evoked resonant neural activity could serve as potential marker to guide DBS for Parkinson’s disease.

Progranulin loss results in sex-dependent dysregulation of peripheral and central immune system in mice.

Rat-model study suggests novel implantable device shows promise to potentially improve function of prosthetic devices designed to work with peripheral nerves.

Study provides insight into how drug molecules may bind to dopamine D1 receptors.

Study indicates that focusing neurostimulation on specific brain networks could reduce seizures in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise for improving recovery after spinal cord injury in rat-model study.

UF researchers provide new insight into the makeup of glioblastoma cells and potential targets for interventions.

Neuromodulation induces respiratory neuroplasticity in rat-model study of spinal cord injury.

Findings show possible regulatory role for dopamine transporter in innate immune response.