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Annual event to spread enthusiasm about brain research drew over 30 homeschool students to the MBI.
Over 100 McKnight Brain Institute faculty members, trainees, students and staff attended annual lecture honoring the MBI's founding director.
More than 200 attendees gathered for the annual conference led by UF neuroscience students.
Researchers In the spotlight
Learn how Dr. Michael Jaffee and team supported skier Spencer Wood's journey back to the slopes after he sustained a concussion while training.
MBI Researcher was named the 2026 UF College of Medicine Research Innovator and Pioneer.
Dr. Aliyah Snyder's work to improve safety in sliding sports, and her background as a skeleton competitor, were featured on NPR's UpFirst podcast.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
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Mar 13
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2nd Annual CAPToR Symposium 2026
8:00am to 6:00pm
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Mar 23
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Apr 17
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Apr 29
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MBI Insights: Accelerator Data Blitz
5:30pm to 9:30pm
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May 16
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Children's Miracle Network Dash and Bash
8:00am to 12:00pm
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CTRB 2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Annual CAPToR Symposium
Friday, March 13
The Center for Advanced Pain Therapeutics Research is holding its Second Annual Symposium to showcase exceptional pain research center investigators.
Event Series
McKnight Brain Research Foundation Endowed Seminar Series
William G. Luttge Lecture in Neuroscience
Held each year, the William G. Luttge Lectureship in Neuroscience explores inventive ideas and approaches to ensure healthy cognitive aging and to counter brain diseases.
MBI Insights is a seminar series designed to help researchers make the most of the McKnight Brain Institute’s vast resources and expertise.
These afternoon sessions serve as a “show and tell” for MBI investigators, as presenters showcase MBI resources available to help advance their studies.
This seminar series features in-depth discussions over coffee and carbs to tackle big topics in brain research.
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