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By: Mallory Bachmann Essential tremor, or ET, is the most common movement disorder that often causes small, rapid shaking, especially in the hands and head. While there is currently no cure, deep brain stimulation targeting the ventralis intermedius nucleus of the thalamus, or VIM DBS, has helped significantly reduce ET…
By: Mallory Bachmann Neurosurgery and neuroscience/neurology research at the University of Florida were each ranked No. 2 nationally in National Institutes of Health funding for 2025, according to newly released rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases brings together members from…
A new Neurology study co-led by Dr. Breton Asken, Fixel Institute member and researcher, found that higher levels of inflammation in former college and professional football players were linked to changes in brain white matter in regions involved in memory and emotion.
On behalf of the University of Florida Office of Community Relations: We are delighted to welcome Dr. Greg Pontone, Professor and Chief of Aging, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neurology at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and the University of Florida. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia worldwide,…
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026Where: Villages Polo Club, 700 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FLWhat: Moving Day is a walk for Parkinson’s where we honor loved ones, raise funds, fight PD, and celebrate the power of movement.Get Involved: Join as a team member, become a sponsor or…
Babak Ahmadi, PhD Candidate, University of Florida By: Mallory Bachmann The 2025 Leighton E. Cluff Award for Aging Research — which recognizes research excellence and supports scholarly work in aging — has been awarded to Babak Ahmadi, a University of Florida PhD candidate in the Industrial & Systems Engineering Department,…
By: Mallory Bachmann The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health has been officially recognized as a Center of Excellence by the ALS Association. This designation reflects the clinic’s adherence to the program’s standards, including…
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025Time: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PTRegister: Click here to sign up PD-Connect’s First Monday Speaker Series is closing out the year with a special session featuring Pamela Zeilman, APRN, an award-winning nurse practitioner and internationally recognized expert in…
By: Mallory Bachmann Nutrition Guidance Provided by Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Mediterranean Diet Background As the name suggests, the Mediterranean diet has its roots in the traditional eating patterns of people living along the Mediterranean Sea, in regions like Greece, Italy, Southern France, Crete, Spain, and parts of the…
By: Mallory Bachmann Occupational therapist joins international MDS committee, representing allied health professionals in movement disorders. Lisa Warren, MHS, OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health. At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, occupational therapist Lisa Warren, MHS, OTR/L,…
