Gift from Mangurian Foundation will launch neuroimaging facility
New brain imaging facility at Fixel Institute will expand clinical research efforts.
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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.
Parkinson’s outreach to African American community to expand
UF team earns Parkinson’s Foundation grant focused on outreach efforts to the African American community in Alachua County.
DBS settings may be successfully managed at home after surgery, study shows
New research shows that people receiving deep brain stimulation, or DBS, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease may be managed successfully at home by a home health nurse
New study shows DBS provides 15+ years of benefit
Dr. Michael Okun provided insight into a study by European researchers exploring the long-term benefits of DBS.
Research Snapshot: Drs. Min Lin and Phillip Mackie
Stem cell study demonstrates novel insight into development of Parkinson’s disease.
UF Health first in U.S. to implant new DBS system
Technologically advanced DBS system designed to more precisely target motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and two other movement disorders.
Fixel Institute director earns UF research award
Dr. Michael Okun earns 2021 UF College of Medicine Clinical Science Research Award.
UF leads 8th annual DBS Think Tank
Experts at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases hosted the 8th annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank.
