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Management of Essential Tremor Deep Brain Stimulation-Induced Side Effects

Congratulations to Drs. Alfonso E. Martinez-Nunez, Filipe Sarmento, Vyshak Chandra, Christopher W. Hess, Justin D. Hilliard, Michael S. Okun, and Joshua K. Wong on the publication of “Management of Essential Tremor Deep Brain Stimulation-Induced Side Effects,” which appears in the February 22, 2024 edition of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Deep…

Congratulations to Dr. Abbas Babajani-Feremi on the Success of the MEG lab!

We are thrilled to share a significant update from the MEG Lab highlighting our strides in advancing clinical care. Over the past eight months since the initiation of our clinical service, our dedicated team has conducted MEG scans for a total of 52 patients, surpassing the national average. This achievement…

Proceedings of the 11th Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: Pushing the Forefront of Neuromodulation with Functional Network Mapping, Biomarkers for Adaptive DBS, Bioethical Dilemmas, AI-Guided Neuromodulation, and Translational Advancements

Congratulations to Drs. Kara A. Johnson, Kelly D. Foote, Michael S. Okun, and Joshua K. Wong on the publication of “Proceedings of the 11th Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: Pushing the Forefront of Neuromodulation with Functional Network Mapping, Biomarkers for Adaptive DBS, Bioethical Dilemmas, AI-Guided Neuromodulation, and Translational Advancements,”…

Women With Parkinson’s Meet-Up

Join this new group, women with PD supporting other women with PD Date: Quarterly, ThursdaysTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWho: Any woman living with Parkinson’s disease/Parkinsonism who isseeking support and friendship from other women in the communityLocation: Varied in Alachua CountyMay 9: Maple Street Bakery…

Power in Knowing Black PD Group

Fellowship for the Black & African American Parkinson’s Community of Florida Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Who: Any member of the Black Community living with Parkinson’s disease/Parkinsonism or their care partners Power-in-Knowing-Black-PD-Final…

The LRRK2 kinase substrates Rab8a and Rab10 contribute complementary but distinct disease-relevant phenotypes in human neurons

Congratulations to Drs. Adamantios Mamais, Austin Fajfer, Catherine G Zykoski, Michael Guldin, Alexis Riley-DiPaolo, Nitya Subrahmanian, Whitney Gibbs, Steven Lin, and Matthew J LaVoie on the publication of “The LRRK2 kinase substrates Rab8a and Rab10 contribute complementary but distinct disease-relevant phenotypes in human neurons,” which appears in February issue of Stem Cell Reports. Abstract Mutations in the…

AI4Health: Improving Health Through Artificial Intelligence

The University of Florida’s second annual AI4Health: Improving Health through Artificial Intelligence will explore how AI-enabled discoveries will change clinical practice and improve patients’ health. Join UF Faculty Including Neurology’s own David Vaillencourt and Joshua Wong, at The University of Florida’s second annual AI4Health to explore how AI-enabled discoveries will…