UF neurologist co-recipient of Tom Isaacs Scientific Award
Drs. Michael Okun and Ray Dorsey were joint recipients of award recognizing researchers who have significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.
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UF awards distinction to female College of Medicine professor for the first time
Dr. Sara Jo Nixon highlighted in The Independent Florida Alligator for earning highest faculty honor at UF.
Neuroscientist named to UF Foundation Term Professorship
Dr. Adam Woods awarded professorship to support UF’s preeminence goals and advance research efforts.
This geneticist’s goal: Cure the disease that runs in his family
UF Explore Magazine highlight’s Dr. Eric Wang’s innovative work at the UF Center for NeuroGenetics
How a new hard hat technology can protect workers better from concussion
On NPR’s All Things Considered, Dr. Brandon Lucke-Wold weighs in on the need to incorporate technology for better protection.
Study examines cause of “freezing” gait in Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun provides insight into a study by researchers in Switzerland looking into the causes of “freezing” in Parkinson’s.
Women of Neuro: Dr. Carolina Maciel
We’re highlighting women leading our neuro research efforts at the University of Florida. Next, we're highlighting Dr. Carolina Maciel, the director of research for the department of neurology's division of neurocritical care.
![Graphic: [headline] U-F's Women of Neuro. [quote] “I aspire to serve as a role model for all members of the team, particularly in demonstrating that putting your heart and soul into everything you do always pays off. For me, being a leader means inspiring each person who crosses paths with me to push their ceiling higher, whatever that might be and in whichever role they are in.” Carolina Maciel, M-D, M-S-C-R Director of Research, Division of Neurocritical Care UF Department of Neurology. Doctor maciel is a latino woman with short brown hair standing in an office with a colorful string of garland behind her.](https://mbi.ufl.edu/files/2022/09/ft_Maciel_WoN-1200-×-800-px-600x400.png)
UF cerebrovascular researcher highlighted by Brain Aneurysm Foundation
Melanie Martinez, a researcher in the lab of Dr. Brian Hoh, receives grant for research into the mechanistic pathways involved in aneurysm healing.
UF neurologists lead Parkinson’s program reaching local Black and African American community
Backed by a Parkinson’s Foundation grant, UF neurologists launched initiative to empower local Black and African American community through Parkinson’s education.
Drs. Frank Bova and Sara Jo Nixon promoted to distinguished professor
Medical physicist and researcher in neurobehavioral mechanisms of addiction joined Drs. Kenneth Heilman and Mark Sherwood as distinguished professors in the UF College of Medicine.
