2 MBI investigators named 2025 Toffler Scholars
Drs. Adithya Gopinath and Zachary Sorrentino earn awards given to researchers whose early-stage projects hold potential to drive meaningful scientific breakthroughs.
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Parkinson’s
Latest in neurodegeneration research spotlighted at UF-hosted conference
Sessions focused on AI, breathing control, aging and traumatic brain injury — research areas of strength at UF.
From dance to discovery: Dr. Vinata Vedam-Mai’s journey
Inspired by her mother’s battle with Parkinson’s MBI researcher Dr. Vinata Vedam-Mai pursued a career in neuroscience and studies the immune system’s role in Parkinson’s.
UF undergrad takes top prize in national science contest
Devon Borg won the top prize in the Brain and Behavior category of the 2025 AAAS Student E-poster Competition.
Dr. Mark Moehle earns rising star researcher award
2025 College of Medicine award highlights rising stars in basic or translational sciences.
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
Neurological Diseases
The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in neurological diseases include brain cancer and a range of neurodegenerative disorders including ALS, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. 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 age-related cognitive decline, developmental disorders, sensory dysfunction, pain, and neuropsychiatric diseases including substance use disorders. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies. Center for Addiction Research & Education (CARE) CARE facilitates collaborative…
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.
