Parkinson’s Research Snapshot: Drs. Rebecca L. Wallings and Malú Gámez Tansey
Study of aged mice with Parkinson’s-associated genetic mutation illuminates ‘exhausted’ state of peripheral immune cells
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Neurological Diseases
The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in neurological diseases include ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumor immunotherapy, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as other neurodegenerative disorders. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries in these fields to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies. 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (1Florida…
Cognition, Behavior, and Sensation
The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in cognition, behavior, and sensation include age-related cognitive decline, developmental disorders, pain, sensory dysfunction, and substance use disorders and other neuropsychiatric diseases. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies. Center for Addiction Research & Education…
Acquired Neural Injury
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…
Parkinson’s Research Snapshot: Drs. Adithya Gopinath and Habibeh Khoshbouei
An MBI research team reports on a potential way to monitor progression and treatment response in Parkinson’s by analyzing blood immune cells.
Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it
In The Conversation, Dr. Matthew Farrer discusses his team's new paper published in The Lancet Neurology.
UF deep brain stimulation team highlighted
Freethink filmmakers highlight people and ideas changing the world, and their latest focus is UF’s multidisciplinary DBS team.
Three of JAMA Neurology’s top articles of 2018 authored by UF researchers
JAMA Neurology's rankings were determined by a quantitative measure of the attention each scholarly article received in traditional and social media.
Reaction to Alan Alda revealing he has Parkinson’s disease
Michael Okun, M.D., neurology chair and medical director of the National Parkinson's Foundation, comments on actor Alan Alda revealing that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease three-and-a-half years ago in USA Today and the New York Daily News.
Dr. Michael S. Okun hosts Reddit Science AMA
Okun answers Reddit users' questions about Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
