areas of focus
Parkinson’s, Dystonia & Movement Disorders
Even the simplest body movements require communication between the central nervous system, nerves and muscles. If any of these are affected, it can lead to Parkinson’s disease, dystonia or another movement disorder.
Alzheimer’s, Memory, Dementia, and MS
Including Alzheimer’s, there are more than 100 types of conditions related to a loss in the brain functions responsible for thinking, some of which are treatable.
ALS & Neuromuscular Disorders
ALS affects nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movements. This progressive disease ultimately impacts essential actions such as breathing, eating, moving and speaking.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is a violent blow to the head or body by an external force, which causes a disruption in the normal function of the brain.
in the news
Study Uncovers Flashback-like Memories in…
A research team led by Wissam Deeb, M.D., assistant professor of neurology at the University of Florida, analyzed a phenomenon of flashback-like…
Sinemet (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Shortage Actions to…
Recently, many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have been informed by their pharmacy that there is a shortage of Sinemet or that their brand of…
Parkinson’s Foundation Awards UF Health $2 Million
UF Health has been named one of four Parkinson’s Foundation Research Centers of Excellence.
