UF neuroscientists awarded “Invention of the Year” by UF Innovate
Drs. Coralie de Hemptinne and Jackson Cagle describe their technology designed to identify deep brain stimulation settings based on a patient’s brain activity.
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Fixel Institute For Neurological Diseases At UF Health
Does replacing dopamine help with facial masking in PD?
Dr. Dawn Bowers and Rachel Schade led study reporting that dopamine medications improves facial movement and expressions in Parkinson’s.
Identifying optimal timing of physical therapy to mitigate Parkinson’s symptoms
Drs. Ramzi Salloum and Michael Okun co-authored new JAMA Neurology viewpoint article.
Identifying the specific brain network to suppress MS tremor via DBS
UF neurologists identify a distinct collection of brain fibers to target with deep brain stimulation for tremor suppression in multiple sclerosis.
Gift and new $75 million initiative to expand Norman Fixel Institute
$25 million gift from the Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation aimed at improving the lives of patients across the globe.
Fixel Institute director earns UF research award
Dr. Michael Okun earns 2021 UF College of Medicine Clinical Science Research Award.
Parkinson’s Disease Needs an Operation Warp Speed
Dr. Michael Okun authored op-ed in The Daily Beast.
Dystonia Mini-Moonshot Grant winners
Eight investigators earn internal UF grants for dystonia research.
Fixel Institute clinician earns Young Dietitian of the Year honors
Carley Rusch earns honor from Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Synergy in neuroscience and neuromedicine research
Read about how the MBI and Fixel institutes are working together to propel neuroscience and neuromedicine research at UF.
