Parkinson’s Disease

Aligning Sciences Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) accelerates research efforts into underlying causes of disease.

Davis Phinney Foundation Parkinson's Course for Newly Diagnosed…

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

Dr. Michael Okun provided insight into a study by European researchers exploring the long-term benefits of DBS.

An image from the review “Genetic and environmental factors in Parkinson’s converge on immune function and inflammation” is featured on the cover of the January edition of the journal Movement Disorders.

Genetic and environmental factors in Parkinson’s converge on immune function and inflammation.

Join the Fixel Institute to give thanks to the people who support the Parkinson’s journey. Save The Date Caregiver’s Appreciation Program Friday November 20, 2020 12:30-2:00 PM Online via Zoom RSVP: Amanda.Fessenden@neurology.ufl.edu…

People living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can have functional impacts in many facets of their day, ranging from mobility, self-care, sleep and many more.  PD affects many parts of an individual in both motor and non-motor capacities. Recently, researchers have begun to study in the impact that PD has…

Written by: Elena Smith, UF Dietetic Intern, Carley Rusch, MS, RDN, LDN & Matthew Beke, MS, RDN, LDN If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have wondered what the best diet is for a person with PD. The 2015-2020 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans…

Dr. Valerie Joers will lead study seeking to identify novel approaches to treat Parkinson’s disease.