UF neurologist studies use of brain wave test prior to surgery in seniors
Alzheimer’s Association funds research into possible link between pre-surgery brain changes during sleep and subsequent cognitive complications
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AAN publishes new guidelines for early Parkinson’s disease treatment
Dr. Melissa Armstrong co-authored new guidance published in the journal Neurology.
Why Alzheimer’s is not a single disease — and why that matters
Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey discusses inflammation’s role in Alzheimer’s in New Scientist article.
Lauren and Lee Fixel Foundation establish the Fixel Brain Mapping Professorship
Dr. Aysegul Gunduz was named the inaugural Fixel Brain Mapping Professor.
UF joins global Parkinson’s research network
Aligning Sciences Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) accelerates research efforts into underlying causes of disease.
Researchers seek to build confidence into AI for health care under NSF grant
Investigators will also explore ways to use AI to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases earlier.
Women of Neuro: Dr. Laura Ranum
Throughout 2021, we’re highlighting women leading our neuro research efforts at the University of Florida. Next, we're highlighting Dr. Laura Ranum, the director of the Center for NeuroGenetics.
Collaborators examine genetics of multiple system atrophy
Dr. Matt Farrer is among an international team of experts undertaking a multi-year project to analyze a large number of genomes from ethnically diverse populations.
UF neurologist earns NIA Career Development Award
Grant will fund Dr. Bhavana Patel’s research into an interdisciplinary telemedicine model for patients with Lewy body dementia.
Alzheimer’s researchers featured on UF podcast
Drs. Todd Golde, Malú Tansey and Adam Woods discuss Alzheimer’s research for new UF podcast, “From Florida.”
