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Parkinson’s disease motor subtype changes during 20 years of follow-up

Congratulations to  Robert S. Eisinger, Daniel Martinez-Ramirez, Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, Christopher W. Hess, Leonardo Almeida, Michael S. Okun and Aysegul Gunduz on the publication of “Parkinson’s disease motor subtype changes during 20 years of follow-up.”  This article was published in Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. Highlights Tremor dominant, postural…

New study reveals treatment pathway for neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder that can cause disfiguring, fleshy growths to develop on or under the skin. Now, a national team of researchers including James Wymer, M.D., Ph.D., a UF professor of neurology and director of the neuromuscular division, has identified a novel pathway for potential treatment of…

Longitudinal outcomes of LRRK2 gene mutation parkinsonism undergoing either Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) or Globus Pallidus Internus (GPi) Deep-Brain stimulation (DBS): a multi-group comparison

Congratulations to Drs. Okun and Foote on the publication of “Longitudinal outcomes of LRRK2 gene mutation parkinsonism undergoing either Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) or Globus Pallidus Internus (GPi) Deep-Brain stimulation (DBS): a multi-group comparison.”  This article was published in the May 5th issue of Neurology,…

Development of an EMG Based Tic Detector

Congratulations Wissam Deeb, Stephanie Cernera, Aysegul Gunduz, Michael Okun, on the  of “Development of an EMG Based Tic Detector.”  This article was published in Neurology on May 8th.

Welcome to the Department!

Please welcome Amber Cellon, our new Clinical Service Rep at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases.

Movement disorders training program hosts NINDS leadership

As the University of Florida T32 Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration program closes its fourth year, it has many successes to celebrate, including five graduates who have gone on to prestigious positions in academia and industry, and an expanding network of mentors and collaborations. Recently, the program…