This May, UF Health Wellness University is hosting two free educational events designed to support brain health, improve quality of life and empower patients and families with valuable knowledge. On Monday, May 18 from 6–7 p.m., join a live webinar, “Improving Quality of Life for Essential Tremor,” led by neurosurgeon…
Promoting Awareness Marketing Toolkit The Parkinson’s Foundation is working hard to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease throughout Parkinson’s Awareness…
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,…
In-person and Virtual – March 28, 2026 24th Annual Parkinson's Symposium Join us this year for our 24th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. This year,…
By: Grace Huff Researchers at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health have uncovered a new brain pathway that could help explain a challenging side effect of deep brain stimulation (DBS), offering new hope for personalizing this life-changing treatment for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, a groundbreaking care model is transforming how Parkinson’s disease (PD) is treated by starting in the gut. While tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement are the most recognizable symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, many patients quietly…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, hope is not just a concept, it’s something being built every day for individuals and families living with Huntington’s disease (HD). This rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder slowly breaks down nerve cells in the brain, affecting…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, nursing is more than a profession, it’s the compassionate backbone of our multidisciplinary care model. Fixel nurses play an integral role in the coordinated, patient-first approach that defines our clinic. Working alongside neurologists, therapists, dietitians and social workers, our…
Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) requires understanding, compassion, and specialized knowledge. That’s why the Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care program is coming to UF, and we encourage you to attend. This nationally recognized training program is designed for staff at senior living communities, home care agencies, and healthcare…
By: Grace Huff Abbas Babajani, PhD, giving a tour of the MEG lab. Leaders in neuroscience and clinical innovation gathered at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases this April for the 2025 MEG Translational Research Consortium (MEG-TREC) conference. The event brought together experts from across North America to share…
