May is widely recognized as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, vision, and cognition. It is also an opportunity to recognize the individuals living with PSP, as well as the families and caregivers who support them. Learn more…
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that impacts thousands of families. Throughout the month, organizations like the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) promote advocacy, education, and fundraising for research, often featuring campaigns and going blue. At the Fixel Institute,…
ALS Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the challenges faced by those living with the disease. At the Fixel Institute, we continue to advance comprehensive care and research for individuals with ALS. We are also proud to share that we have been recently…
Parkinson’s Facts Everyone Should Know Parkinson’s Awareness Month is the perfect time to brush up on your Parkinson’s facts. Here are 5 fast facts about PD: Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year. Scientists believe a combination of environmental and genetic factors cause PD. People…
A fundraiser for Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure! We’re thrilled to invite you to join us at Bourbon in the Barn on March 26th for an evening of fine bourbon and meaningful impact. This exclusive event is not only a chance to indulge in top-notch bourbon but also to…
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. The purpose is to educate the public, reduce stigma, and highlight the challenges faced by over 5.3 million Americans living with…
What is Brain Awareness Week? Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March, partners host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain, and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. At the McKnight…
Every 2nd Friday of each month at Noon ET. To register and for more information, please call 800.272.3900 Facilitator: Jana Unislawski of UF Memory Disorder Clinic. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom Date and time: Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Price; Free Build a support system…
About World Stroke Day An event for World Stroke Day will take place in the UF Neuromedicine Lobby on October 29th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. World Stroke Day is an annual event to raise awareness about stroke signs, prevention, and the importance of immediate medical attention. Date: October 29th Time: 10 a.m.
This past Saturday, October 11, the UF Health Gator Brainwaves team proudly participated in the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville, the event brought together researchers, clinicians, students, families, caregivers, and advocates in a unified show of support…
