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One challenge to advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments is that many patients have mixed brain pathologies, meaning more than one disease process is affecting the brain. This can complicate diagnosis, clinical trial design and treatment development because a therapy targeting only one disease process may be less effective if another is…
By: Mallory Bachmann When Lena Loyd arrived on campus her freshman year, she knew college would require a new level of independence. What she did not anticipate was how often she would draw on the self-advocacy skills she developed while learning to manage Tourette syndrome. When the Symptoms Began Halfway…
By: Meredith Bauer-Mitchell and Eva Sailly A major challenge with Parkinson’s disease is managing tremors. Typically, one way they are treated is by taking medications that increase dopamine. But what if instead, the prescription could be a plate of beans? That’s what researchers at the University of…
As Parkinson’s Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for education, support and connection continues year-round. Whether you are living with Parkinson’s, caring for someone who is, or simply looking to learn more, having access to trusted resources can make a meaningful difference. Below are a few organizations and…
By: Mallory Bachmann GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether it’s the simple tick of a metronome or the thumping bassline in a disco classic, not all beats are created equal. A University of Florida Health research team that tested how rhythmic cues influence walking found that both those with Parkinson’s disease and…
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,…
