By: Grace Huff A creak in the hallway or a shadow that moves when it shouldn’t, before you realize what’s happening, your heart speeds up, your breath quickens, and your hands begin to shake. It’s the season of jump scares and haunted houses, but the real fright is happening inside…
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Presented by the University of Florida Health HDSA Center of Excellence HD_2025_EducationDay_program Join us for the 2025 Huntington Disease Education Day, a virtual event dedicated to sharing the latest in research, care, and support for individuals…
By: Mallory Bachmann A furry friend joined families and supporters at the Gainesville Team Hope Walk. Last week, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases joined UF Health colleagues, students, and local families impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD) for the Gainesville Team Hope Walk at Depot Park. The event brought…
By: Mallory Bachmann UF researchers uncover a paradox in the brain that may open the door to earlier treatment. A Tale of Two Neuron Types In the human brain, two neighboring regions are packed with dopamine-producing neurons. One, called the substantia nigra (SNc), plays a key role in controlling movement…
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 actively 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,…
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…
At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, we believe in the power of movement, community, and joy, and we’re excited to invite you to experience all three through Dance for Life at UF Health. Designed specifically for individuals living with neurological and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s, ALS,…
By: Grace Huff A groundbreaking study from the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health is shedding new light on the origins of myoclonus-dystonia (DYT11), a rare movement disorder marked by sudden, involuntary muscle jerks and milder dystonia. Led by Yuqing Li, PhD, and his team, the…
