
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
Stories of brain resilience inspire UF’s…
Two powerful stories of perseverance took center stage Wednesday evening at an MBI Insights event called “The Resilient Brain: Patient Journeys…

Four MBI researchers named UF Research Foundation…
Drs. Donald Bolser, Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, Habibeh Khoshbouei and Maurice Swanson earn honor recognizing UF’s most productive and promising faculty…

Faculty and family celebrate legacy of famed…
An event at the Cade Museum celebrated Dr. Al Rhoton’s enduring impact on brain research and the lives of patients.
