Lewy Body Dementia Grant winners
Five investigators earn grants for pilot studies focused on Lewy body dementia.
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Parkinson’s Disease Needs an Operation Warp Speed
Dr. Michael Okun authored op-ed in The Daily Beast.
The Science Behind How the Coronavirus Affects the Brain
Dr. Malú Tansey was featured in a Wall Street Journal video highlighting neurological impacts of COVID-19.
Researchers using AI to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s
Study led by Drs. Marcelo Febo and Dr. Juan Nino funded through UF Research’s Artificial Intelligence Research Catalyst Fund.
Toffler Trust Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Latoya Allen
Learn about the research and experiences of Dr. Latoya Allen, who earned the 2018 Toffler Leadership Award.
New study tests effectiveness of high-intensity exercise in slowing Parkinson’s symptoms
UF is collaborating on clinical trial testing if high-intensity treadmill exercise is effective in decreasing signs of Parkinson’s.
Research Snapshot: Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty and Tosha Williams
UF neuroscientists investigated whether accumulations of tau and alpha synuclein can interact to accelerate the appearance of “mixed pathologies” in mouse models.
Reforming the process for DBS and neurological device approval in rare diseases
Dr. Michael Okun co-authored new JAMA Viewpoint article.
New study describes the functional effects of rare mutations in familial Parkinson’s disease
Published in the journal Brain, the study describes the functional effects of rare ‘mitochondrial complex III’ mutations in familial Parkinson’s disease.
Research Snapshot: Drs. Yona Levites and Marshall Goodwin
New study lends insights into factors that could help predict the efficacy of gene therapies using a genetically engineered antibody to target abnormal tau proteins.
