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How MEG transforms brain tumor surgery at UF Health

By: Grace Huff University of Florida Health is using magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology to redefine treatment and evaluation of brain tumors. MEG scanners are rare, with only about 200 worldwide, roughly 30 in the United States and only two in Florida. Located in the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological…

24th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium

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,…

Seasonal depression in people living with dementia

By: Grace Huff As the days shorten and the sun fades faster, many people living with dementia and related disorders will experience more than just cold weather. They might experience new confusion, disrupted sleep or emotional strain that feels sudden and unexpected or unsettling.  These symptoms are often not just…

Upcoming Event: Moving Day The Villages, FL

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026Where: Villages Polo Club, 700 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FLWhat: Moving Day is a walk for Parkinson’s where we honor loved ones, raise funds, fight PD, and celebrate the power of movement.Get Involved: Join as a team member, become a sponsor or…

Enjoying the holidays with Parkinson’s disease

By: Grace Huff December is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather together and celebrate the holiday season. From traveling to see relatives, attending parties or simply enjoying traditions at home, the holidays bring many meaningful moments. For those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), these activities can…

Babak Ahmadi recognized for contributions to neurodegenerative disease research

Babak Ahmadi, PhD Candidate, University of Florida By: Mallory Bachmann The 2025 Leighton E. Cluff Award for Aging Research — which recognizes research excellence and supports scholarly work in aging — has been awarded to Babak Ahmadi, a University of Florida PhD candidate in the Industrial & Systems Engineering Department,…

ALS clinic at Fixel Institute named a Certified Center of Excellence

By: Mallory Bachmann The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health has been officially recognized as a Center of Excellence by the ALS Association. This designation reflects the clinic’s adherence to the program’s standards, including…

Dawn M. Schiehser, Ph.D., named the Leslie & Michael Okun Rising Star Endowed Professor

By: Grace Huff The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health has appointed Dawn M. Schiehser, Ph.D., an internationally recognized neuropsychologist specializing in movement disorders, as the newest Leslie & Michael Okun Rising Star Endowed Professor. The professorship honors her exceptional clinical expertise, scientific accomplishments and…