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MRI study unveils key details of brain’s…

Findings provide a more complete picture of systems for waste removal from the brain.

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UF experts lead special issue of Experimental…

Dr. Gordon Mitchell served as an editor for an intermittent hypoxia-focused issue of the journal Experimental Neurology.

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Research Snapshot: Drs. Wolfgang Streit and…

Postmortem brain study suggests possible trigger for Alzheimer’s-related pathology.

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News In Brief

  1. Promoting brain health to reduce rates of Alzheimer’s
  2. MBI winter e-newsletter: The Brainstorm
  3. CSI: Alzheimer’s
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Researchers In the spotlight

STAT: Deep Brain Stimulation

Dr. Michael Okun featured in story highlighting the expanding field of brain stimulation for conditions from movement disorders to addiction.

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The curious case of cannabis

The work of Drs. Jennifer Bizon and Barry Setlow exploring cannabis’ possible impact on age-related cognitive function highlighted in Physiologist…

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Women of Neuro: Dr. Sara Burke

We’re highlighting women leading our neuro research efforts at the University of Florida. Next, we’re highlighting Dr. Sara Burke, the associate…

Photo of doctor Sara Burke next to a graphic that reads, "University of Florida: Women of Neuro. ""It is incredibly important for researchers in the neurobiology of aging field to foster an interest among trainees from marginalized groups and first-generation students. There is still a lot of progress to be made to understand and treat cognitive aging. Our field will be better equipped to tackle unsolved problems if we are listening to a broad range of diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives." - Sara Burke, p-h-D, Associate Director of the Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory

News In Brief

  1. MBI director named BioFlorida Researcher of the Year
  2. New hope for Parkinson’s
  3. A hope for a second chance
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Upcoming Events

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  2. Jan 28

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  4. Feb 10

  5. Feb 11

North Central Florida Chapter of the society for neuroscience

12th Annual Chapter Conference

Friday, January 28, 2022

12th annual n-c-f s-f-n chapter conference happening Friday, January 28, 2022

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