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MBI awards provide seed funding to bolster emerging research in neuroscience and neuromedicine across the University of Florida.
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.
Researchers In the spotlight
MBI researcher wins 2026 UF College of Medicine Rising Star Researcher in Clinical Science Award.
By Michelle Jaffee Dr. Sara Jo Nixon Sara Jo Nixon, Ph.D., chief of UF addiction research and director of UF's CARE Center, has been elected a...
MBI researcher received the 2026 UF College of Medicine Outstanding Research Scientist in Basic Science Award.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
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Apr 17
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UF Wilmot Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
All Day
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Emerging Pathogens Institute Research Day
9:00am to 3:00pm
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Apr 18
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Apr 23
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Wired Wisdom: How to Age Better Online
12:30pm to 1:30pm
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Apr 29
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MBI Insights: Accelerator Data Blitz
5:30pm to 9:30pm
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MBI Insights Event Series
MBI Insights: Accelerator Data Blitz
Wednesday, April 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
MBI Accelerator Award recipients will share the questions, discoveries, and ideas driving their research through data-driven visuals and concise narratives. Watch them unpack their most compelling work in a format designed to inform and inspire.
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
MBI Insights is a seminar series designed to help researchers make the most of the McKnight Brain Institute’s vast resources and expertise.
Lunch & Learn
These afternoon sessions serve as a “show and tell” for MBI investigators, as presenters showcase MBI resources available to help advance their studies.
Brains and Bagels
This seminar series features in-depth discussions over coffee and carbs to tackle big topics in brain research.
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