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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
How those cancelled DBS treatments are resuming
In a Neurology Today article, Dr. Michael Okun discusses managing DBS devices during COVID-19.
Dementia Diagnosis Grant
A UF neurologist and communication scientist have been awarded a $375,000 grant to study how people experience the delivery of such a diagnosis of…
New DBS study offers insights into root cause of…
UF neuroscientists uncover a way using neurostimulation to determine whether dysmetria is from tremor or dysfunction of the cerebellum in essential…
