Neurologists who treated Muhammad Ali provide evidence for primary Parkinson’s diagnosis
Amid questions about the late boxing great’s symptoms, UF’s Dr. Michael Okun and colleagues conclude his primary diagnosis was young-onset Parkinson’s disease.
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FDA approves new ALS drug tested in clinical trial at UF
AMX0035 was tested at UF, Mass General and partnering sites and then approved by the FDA to treat ALS.
UF neurologist to evaluate changes in Lewy body dementia using novel imaging technique
Dr. Shannon Chiu awarded five-year grant from NIA to investigate changes in LBD using diffusion-weighted MRI and task-based EEG.
STAT: Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Michael Okun featured in story highlighting the expanding field of brain stimulation for conditions from movement disorders to addiction.
New hope for Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun featured in AARP article about increased research funding for Parkinson’s.
Lauren and Lee Fixel Foundation establish the Fixel Brain Mapping Professorship
Dr. Aysegul Gunduz was named the inaugural Fixel Brain Mapping Professor.
Analysis of underserved movement disorders populations at Fixel Institute
Article in journal Tremor underscores need to improve delivery of care to underserved populations.
UF neurologists featured in Clinical Neurology Update
Drs. Michael Okun and Michael Jaffee contributed to a recent edition of NEJM Group publication.
Latest on Parkinson’s treatment, research published in The Lancet
Dr. Michael Okun co-authored wide-ranging review of Parkinson’s disease.
Doctoral student training program in movement disorders research receives renewal
The program trains doctoral students to become independent researchers in Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor and ataxia.
