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By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological DIseases, researchers are pioneering the future of movement disorder assessments with VisionMD, an AI-powered, open-source software that allows clinicians and researchers to analyze motor symptoms objectively, precisely, and efficiently. Developed as an accessible and scalable solution, VisionMD removes the subjectivity…

By: Emily Truscott, MS, LD, RD Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that affects movement, behavior, emotions, and thinking skills.1 Over time, these changes can make everyday tasks, such as walking, eating, and talking, more difficult. People with HD often face nutritional challenges, and as their ability to…

By. Mallory Bachmann From a bold idea to a groundbreaking reality—INFORM has transformed research at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. What began as a vision to bridge clinical care and research has now surpassed 20,000 unique patients, fueling discoveries, funding, and nearly 1,000 publications. When Co-Founders and Directors…

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health remains committed to advancing research at the intersection of nutrition and neurological health. As part of this mission, Kaylyn Koons, a researcher in the UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, has made significant contributions through…

By: Mallory Bachmann A Milestone Reached The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases celebrated five years of groundbreaking work at the Fixel Campus this year. Since opening its doors in July 2019, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases has served approximately 150,000 patients—each life transformed through cutting-edge research and…

By: Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Protein is an essential nutrient made of smaller building blocks called amino acids. These amino acids are important for repairing muscles after exercise, supporting communication between cells, and strengthening the immune system. Protein also plays a key role in brain health as many chemical reactions…

By: Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that affects how muscles and nerves work together. Over time, it makes movement difficult or impossible. People with ALS often experience problems with chewing, swallowing, breathing, and fatigue.1 Although the exact cause of fatigue in ALS is not…

By Grace Huff In the vibrant environment of a classroom, students with Tourette Syndrome (TS) often face unique challenges. For students with TS, involuntary actions are not just distractions — they are symptoms of a neurological disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 children. As highlighted by the latest Tourette…

By Grace Huff Dr. Stefan Prokop, MD, an assistant professor at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, director of the UF Neuromedicine Human Brain and Tissue Bank (UF HBTB) and leader for the Neuropathology core of the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, has been appointed to the prestigious…