Study offers new insights into Parkinson’s pathophysiology in mice
CTRND researchers publish new paper in Journal of Neuroscience.
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Parkinson’s Disease
Investigators earn Michael J. Fox Foundation award
Dr. Valerie Joers will lead study seeking to identify novel approaches to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Neuroscience trainees win Bryan W. Robinson Memorial Endowment award
Adithya Gopinath and Yuxing Xia were rewarded for their research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
UF neurologist, international experts publish new recommendations for Parkinson’s care
New articles offer insight into the importance of multidisciplinary care teams and a patient-centered approach.
Commentary in Journal of Parkinson’s offers DBS recommendations
Dr. Michael Okun co-authors commentary to address unique challenges for Parkinson’s patients during COVID-19 pandemic.
What Parkinson’s patients should know about COVID-19
UF experts led a Parkinson's Foundation Facebook Live event to answer questions from the Parkinson's community.
UF Parkinson’s experts co-author JAMA review
Dr. Michael Okun discusses new JAMA Parkinson’s disease review co-authored with Dr. Melissa Armstrong.
Ozzy Osbourne has a type of Parkinson’s disease called Parkin: A neurologist explains
In The Conversation, Dr. Michael Okun explains Parkinson’s disease and evolving treatments for the condition.
Forward motion
One family raised the bar for excellence at UF’s movement disorders program. Learn more in the latest edition of Florida Physician.
Swimmers Beware of Deep Brain Stimulation
A new article in the journal Neurology by a University of Zurich medical team examines the negative effect deep brain stimulation surgery had on the swimming skills of a select group of patients with Parkinson’s disease. University of Florida neurology chair Dr. Michael Okun commented on the study in The New York Times and urges all patients with Parkinson’s disease to avoid swimming alone.
