May 20th: Start & Spark

Is Aging a Disease and Should it be Treated As Such?"

Start & Spark is a monthly think-tank style lecture series where we feature a member of our research community.

The Fixel Institute is thrilled to feature Dr. Matt Burns on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 for our Fixel Start & Spark series!

Please join us in person if you are able at 4:30pm. We will have tasty bowls from Bolay. Presentations will begin at 5pm as usual.

May 6th - May 12th: Nurse Apreciation Week 

This Nurse Appreciation Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible nurses at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. Your compassion, expertise, and dedication are at the heart of our patient-centered care. From providing comfort to families to supporting groundbreaking treatments, you make a difference every single day. Thank you for being the steady hands and kind hearts behind everything we do.

Tourette Awareness Month

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is observed from May 15 to June 15 to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support those living with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders. At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, we are dedicated to delivering personalized, comprehensive care to patients with Tourette syndrome through expert diagnosis, behavioral therapy, and access to innovative treatments. By combining clinical care with ongoing research and education, we strive to reduce stigma and empower individuals and families navigating this complex condition.

June 9th: Community Partners in Parkinson's Care 

This nationally recognized training program is designed for staff at senior living communities, home care agencies, and healthcare facilities. It offers practical, in-depth education about caring for individuals with PD, helping providers offer more effective and compassionate care.

Whether you work in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, or hospice care, this program equips you with:

• Expert-led Parkinson’s care training (virtual and in-person)
• Educational tools to train at least 70% of your staff
• A direct line to Parkinson’s Foundation resources and support

Join this growing network of more than 100 Partners across North America who are committed to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s. Together, we can elevate standards of care and support across our community.

📍 Event hosted at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

📧 Questions? Reach out to Heather Simpson Martin at simph@shands.ufl.edu.

June 21st: Multidisciplinary Care in Parkinsonism

The Fixel Institute is proud to host the Multidisciplinary Care in Parkinsonism, June 21, 2025 from 8am-5:15pm. 

Located at: 

3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville Fl, 32608

Course Overview:

This LIVE in-person course (0.8 CEs) will provide healthcare professionals with an overview of current knowledge, symptom management, and multidisciplinary care practices related to Parkinson disease and Parkinsonism. This course will include lectures by experts in the field of Parkinsonism from the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and will include clinical case examples with multidisciplinary round table discussion.

FREE Registration required

September 2nd-4th: DBS Think Tank

The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Think Tank is a globally recognized, annual gathering of approximately 100 leading experts in neuromodulation. Since its founding in 2012, the Think Tank has provided a collaborative platform for researchers, clinicians, and engineers from academia, industry, and clinical settings to explore the latest advancements, address emerging ethical concerns, and discuss innovations in DBS technology. By fostering open discussion and international collaboration, the DBS Think Tank seeks to advance the field of DBS and extend its benefits to patients worldwide.

October 11th: Walk to End Alzheimers

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, and we invite you to be part of it! Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, your involvement helps bring us one step closer to a cure.

📍 Gainesville’s local walk is just around the corner, gather your friends, form a team, and register here today.
💜 Every dollar raised fuels 24/7 care and groundbreaking research.
👟 No registration fee required, just your passion to help end this disease.

Let’s walk together for a future without Alzheimer’s.