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Congratulations to Dr Nikolaus McFarland on the publication of “Dissecting α-synuclein inclusion pathology diversity in multiple system atrophy: implications for the prion-like transmission hypothesis” in the latest issue of Laboratory Investigation. Abstract Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the accumulation of insoluble, aggregated…

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently awarded University of Florida research teams seven Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program grants.  The purpose of the Program is to fund research leading to prevention of, or a cure for, Alzheimer’s disease by pursuing the following goals: 1. Improve the…

Concussion research at the University of Florida got a big boost with generous support from the Robert Yates Charitable Fund, which presented a $100K donation to the UF Trauma, Concussion & Sports Neuromedicine Program. From left: Robert and Ellen Yates Fellow Dr. Shae Datta, Mr. Yates, TRACS director Dr.

Congratulations to Robert Eisinger, Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, Samuel Carbunaru, Brandon Ptak, Zhognxing Peng-Chen, Michael Okun, and Aysegul Gunduz on the publication of “Medications, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Other Factors Influencing Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s disease” which was published in the current issue of Frontiers in Neurology. Abstract Impulse control disorders…

Once Bob Dein kept his family struggles hidden. Now this fearless Gator is transforming lives by raising his voice for Parkinson’s support. (And he’s enjoying a Second Act!) by Barbara Drake “Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve been…

We want to congratulate the following providers for being recognized for demonstrating the Gator Way – Top Decile Patient Satisfaction Performers: Michael Okun, MD-Neurology Melissa Armstrong, MD-Neurology Janet Romrell, PA-Neurology Bernadette Nazario-Lopez, MD-Neurology Gary Atkins,…

Our own Dr. Aldofo Ramirez-Zamora was a featured speaker at the Parkinson Association of SouthWest Florida’s day of Education, Inspiration and Motivation which took place in Naples Florida on Wednesday, January 23rd.  This was just one of the amazing events the Association sponsors each year and Dr. Ramirez-Zamora was…

Please join us in welcoming Irina Campos-Cruz, who has joined the Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases as front desk staff.

Please join us in welcoming to our department: – Brooke Markel who joins the nurses at the Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases!…

Our own, Dr. Miguel Chuquilin Arista has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award. Congratulations on this acknowledgement of your wonderful contributions to neurology education! The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recognizes great teachers in neurology with the prestigious A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition…