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An institute of world-renowned experts delivering breakthroughs in neurological and neurodegenerative disorders
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
Collaborators examine genetics of multiple system…
Dr. Matt Farrer is among an international team of experts undertaking a multi-year project to analyze a large number of genomes from ethnically…
UF neurologist earns NIA Career Development Award
Grant will fund Dr. Bhavana Patel’s research into an interdisciplinary telemedicine model for patients with Lewy body dementia.
Alzheimer’s researchers featured on UF podcast
Drs. Todd Golde, Malú Tansey and Adam Woods discuss Alzheimer’s research for new UF podcast, “From Florida.”
