The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in acquired neural injury include neural control of respiration, spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies.
Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience Center (BRAIN)
BRAIN Center researchers are focused on cutting-edge science in neuroresilience and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for brain injury.
Learn more about the BRAIN Center.
Breathing Research and Therapeutics Center (BREATHE)
The BREATHE Center is dedicated to preserving breathing and airway defense in a wide range of severe clinical disorders that threaten life due to respiratory failure, such as spinal cord injury, ALS, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Pompe disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and post-COVID-19 syndrome.
Learn more about the BREATHE Center.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
The Comprehensive Stroke Center is certified by The Joint Commission due to advanced imaging capabilities, 24/7 availability of specialized treatments, and staff with unique education and competency standards, and boasts a robust research component, including an array of clinical trials.
Learn more about the Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Recent News
MBI researchers seek better spinal cord injury…
Team of researchers at UF’s BREATHE Center are spotlighted for innovative approaches to spinal cord injury treatment.
MBI deputy director appears on CureCast podcast
Episode titled “Just Breathe” discusses intermittent hypoxia and its effect on neuroplasticity and recovery of respiratory and motor function.
MBI researchers earn UF seed fund awards
Multidisciplinary research projects selected for annual UF Research awards.
