UF joins global study into Parkinson’s onset and progression
UF is now a site for worldwide study seeking new insights into Parkinson’s disease.
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Movement Disorders
New hope for Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun featured in AARP article about increased research funding for Parkinson’s.
AAN publishes new guidelines for early Parkinson’s disease treatment
Dr. Melissa Armstrong co-authored new guidance published in the journal Neurology.
UF joins global Parkinson’s research network
Aligning Sciences Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) accelerates research efforts into underlying causes of disease.
Collaborators examine genetics of multiple system atrophy
Dr. Matt Farrer is among an international team of experts undertaking a multi-year project to analyze a large number of genomes from ethnically diverse populations.
HIV drug shows potential to combat form of dystonia in preclinical study
In mouse-model research, HIV medication restored brain abnormalities in DYT1.
Analysis of underserved movement disorders populations at Fixel Institute
Article in journal Tremor underscores need to improve delivery of care to underserved populations.
UF neurologist featured in tic disorders article
Dr. Irene Malaty offered her expertise for story about Naples tattoo artist destigmatizing tic disorder.
UF neuroscientists discover biomarker with potential to aid Parkinson’s diagnosis
Findings lay groundwork for development of a blood test that could be used to help diagnose, treat Parkinson’s disease.
Fixel Institute launches neurotech lab
New lab aims to develop best brain stimulation techniques.
