We’re excited to welcome Tara to the Fixel family as the heart of our brand-new Fixel Café — now officially open! 💙 Stop in, say hi, and enjoy something tasty.☕

Fixel researchers joined forces with the McKnight Brain Institute and UF’s Intelligent Clinical Care Center to bring AI into Parkinson’s care. 🧠 Check out MBI’s article to learn more about this innovative approach!

What better way to cap off DBS Think Tank XIII than with a photo of the incredible people who make this event so special! 🧠✨ #DBSThinkTank2025 #Innovation #DeepBrainStimulation #FixelInstitute #UFHealth

Countdown’s on ⏳ Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and more are coming to the Fixel lobby this fall! ☕✨ #SomethingBrewing #FuelingFixel #FixelCafe

Announcing this year’s Mangurian-Fixel-McKnight Collaboration pilot grant recipients! Now in its 5th cycle, this program funds innovative LBD research, with support from UF's Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease. Congrats to the awardees!

This past fall, the Collier and McGurn families signed a $1 million check to support the development of an innovative AI tool designed to share cutting-edge treatments for advanced Parkinson’s disease with physicians worldwide. Read the UF Health story: giving.ufhealth.org/2025/01/08/f...

New research links SSRI use to apathy in Parkinson’s disease. Key takeaway: Choosing the right antidepressant is vital for managing PD symptoms. #ParkinsonsResearch #MentalHealth #Neurology 🔗Read More: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

🎉 Wishing everyone a Happy (early) New Year! 🥂 In 2024, we celebrated 5 years as the Norman Fixel Institute, reflecting on milestones made possible by our amazing patients, researchers, donors, and staff. Here’s to more progress ahead! ✨ Read more: fixel.ufhealth.org/2024/12/31/f...

🏆 Congrats to Dr. Irene Malaty, Amanda Fessenden, and the UF Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence for their award in Nashville, TN, recognizing innovative strategies that improve hospital safety for Parkinson’s care!

🎉 The Fixel Institute is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Fixel-Tyler's Hope Award for Targeting Dystonia! 🏆✨ A special thank you to Tyler’s Hope for their generous support in funding this award. Together, we’re advancing dystonia research! 💡

🎙️ Tuesday’s Start&Spark spotlighted groundbreaking research! Dr. Abbas Babajani-Feremi shared insights on the MEG machine after his talk, "From Brainwaves to Speech: AI-Driven Mind Reading with MEG." 🧠✨

New findings highlight the role of early life factors in ALS risk. Environmental exposures, along with genetic influences, may contribute to its onset. Addressing these factors early in life could be key to reducing future ALS risk. Explore the research!...

Join Tyler’s Hope and the Norman Fixel Institute for the Season of Hope Run on Dec. 7! 🏃 Choose a 5k or 15k along the scenic Hawthorne Trail. 🌳 Race starts at 9 AM—all for a great cause: supporting dystonia research! 💙 👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/yQqtwJ8

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us Saturday to celebrate 5 years of the Norman Fixel Institute at our tailgate—and a big Gator 🐊 WIN! A special thanks to Linda & Ken McGurn and Ani & Nathan Collier for their generosity, driving research & better brain health for all. 💙🧡

Led by Fixel researchers, this cervical dystonia (CD) study reveals crucial links between CD and co-existing tremor. Key findings: Over 40% of CD patients have neck tremor, with women and those with longer disease duration at higher risk. Read More:...

🧠 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Let’s stand together in support of the millions impacted by Alzheimer’s and their families. Join us as we raise awareness, share research breakthroughs, and bring hope to the fight against this disease. 💜 #AlzheimersAwareness #EndAlz

🎬 Missed the HD Education Day Symposium? No worries! Catch up on all the insights and expert talks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1HIpBSFAT4&list=PLZbl_Ullesg5v4DY-_oNlmV-Zso2dDgM6 📲 #HuntingtonsDisease #EducationDay #HDCommunity #BrainHealth

🧠 Fixel researchers discover ERNA, a new signal to guide DBS in Parkinson’s & dystonia. 🔍 ERNA could help target precise DBS spots, improving treatment outcomes. 🎯 Goal: Enhancing DBS for better movement & quality of life. Full Study:...

Trunk impairment and fear of falling are key factors in fall risk for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). A study shows that evaluating balance, fatigue, depression, and gait can help create effective fall prevention strategies. 📚Read More:...

Probiotics may improve recovery in traumatic brain injury patients, reducing infections and mortality, especially in those over 50. While ICU stay wasn’t affected, probiotics could be a promising therapy for TBI. Read more: ...

🧠 New from Fixel researchers! Dysautonomia in Parkinson’s may worsen motor, cognitive, and anxiety symptoms in “on” and “off” states—emphasizing the need for personalized care to boost quality of life! #ParkinsonsResearch #FixelInstitute Full Study:...

🧠 Fixel Institute researchers find Alzheimer’s biomarkers vary by race, with distinct biofluid markers in African American patients. Insights like these are crucial for better AD diagnosis and addressing health disparities. Full Study:...

Bring ease and joy to the holiday season! Check out our guide full of tips and resources to help you or loved ones with Parkinson’s savor the season. ✨ #ParkinsonsAwareness #HolidayTips ❄️☃️ Click here for resources:...

Fighting mealtime fatigue with smart nutrition tips! Check out dietitian Emily Truscott’s latest blog for energy-boosting ideas to make meals easier for people with ALS. #ALS #Nutrition 🍎🥦🥑 Read the full post:...

Congrats to Amanda Currie on her newly published review! This research explores groundbreaking neuromodulation techniques for Parkinson's, including nanoparticles, blood-brain barrier opening, and gene therapy-innovations that could transform PD...

What does Tyler’s Hope mean to you? 💙 We’re so grateful to be part of this amazing community and to celebrate during The 2024 Hope Weekend! Share your one-word thoughts in the comments! Let’s spread hope together! 💪✨ #TylersHope #CureDystonia

The Fixel Institute was grateful to support Tyler's Hope on Friday night. Diagnosed with dystonia at age 7, Tyler and his family have transformed their journey into a mission to fund research, discover treatments, and raise awareness. Inspired to stand with them! 💙

Join us for our annual HD Patient & Caregiver Education Day, hosted by the UF HDSA Center of Excellence! Tune in via Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 AM for expert guidance and resources from Health specialists @UFHealth #HuntingtonsDisease #HealthEducation #HealthAwareness #HDSA

New study shows key symptoms like sleep issues, hallucinations, and cognitive decline in Dementia with Lewy Bodies can appear 2 years before diagnosis, allowing for earlier, targeted treatments. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39399551/

New Date Alert! The 2024 Huntington Disease Education Day is now on Saturday, Nov. 2, 10AM–1:30 PM. Join UF Health experts like Dr. Nikolaus McFarland for insights on care, rehab, genetics, and more. Register or send Q&A to [email protected]. Zoom opens at 9:45 AM!

🎥✨ Check out this clip from last night’s Start&Spark—a monthly think-tank series! 🌟 In this video, Dr. Breton Asken gives a sneak peek into his talk, "Impactful Impacts: Why Repetitive Head Trauma Matters to Every Study of Aging and Dementia." 🧠💥

Check out this article on Dance for Life, a UF Arts in Medicine program offering free online dance classes for people with Parkinson's, MS, and more. Led by UF Health experts, it fosters joy and connection for all levels, seated or standing!...

A GWAS meta-analysis of 9,619 cases and 981,048 controls reveals genetic links to TD, including genes involved in neurodevelopment and loss-of-function intolerant genes. While replication is still a challenge, these findings mark a promising step forward!...

New Blog Alert! Dive into expert nutrition advice for better brain health and movement. Check out tips and more from our registered dietitian, Emily Truscott. Click the link below to check out Fixel's nutrition program and to read Emily's first post:...

New research from Fixel's researchers! They've utilized video analysis and machine learning to detect motor symptoms in early-stage Parkinson’s disease with impressive accuracy, offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and better management.💡 Full Study:...

Are Routine Repeat CT Scans Necessary After TBI? 🤔 A new study challenges the need for scheduled CT scans in moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. Of 231 cases, only 3.5% needed surgery after a repeat scan! Could tailored CT schedules improve care?...

🌟Celebrating the past, present, and future at the Fixel Institute Alumni Reunion! Grateful for the brilliant minds shaping the next chapter in Parkinson’s and movement disorders research. #FixelAlumni #ParkinsonsResearch #FutureOfNeuroscience

New research by Fixel psychologist Dr. Dawn Bowers and UF Health researchers shows older adults can improve selective attention with real-time fMRI neurofeedback! Better focus, faster reactions—proof our brains stay flexible at any age!🧠🥳 Full Study: https://ow.ly/ooLI50TyrLt

Fixel’s researchers are exploring new brain targets for DBS to treat dystonia. While current targets show mixed results, emerging studies suggest the cerebellum and thalamus may offer more consistent outcomes, paving the way for better treatment options....

Dementia affects 55 million worldwide, including 6.5 million in the U.S.—projected to rise to 14 million by 2060. This study, featuring Dr. Michael Jaffee's contributions, explores how education, smoking, and alcohol use impact dementia...

The Fixel Institute is proud to be part of the research network exploring innovative approaches to target the Huntingtin protein. Learn more about GENERATION HD2, a clinical trial for individuals aged 25-50. https://ow.ly/fzeV50TwAwF

On October 15, a FREE virtual meeting on Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) will take place in collaboration with the FDA! This is a chance to share your voice and help shape future treatments. Check the LBDA website for details and spread the word! 💙 https://www.lbda.org/el-pfdd/

🎉 Huge congrats to Stefan Prokop on receiving the Charlotte and Howard Zimmerman Rising Star Professorship, awarded by the Lauren & Lee Fixel Family Foundation! 🌟 Last week at Start and Sparks, he shared insights on his innovative research. #UFHealth #FixelInstitute #Innovation

While brain biopsies during DBS enhance our understanding of brain health, prioritizing informed consent and balancing risks with benefits is essential. Transparency and patient autonomy are crucial for ethical practices. Read more: https://ow.ly/ItYe50Tq9Y2

Research calls for a major update in diagnosing tic disorders, especially in light of rising functional tic-like behaviors. Check out proposed changes for a clearer, more accurate diagnostic framework that could improve patient care and reduce stigma: https://ow.ly/YRMj50Tpqgc

Last night, we kicked off our first Start and Spark of the fall! 🌟 Thanks to Dr. Stefan Prokop, Assistant Professor in Pathology, for his fascinating talk, ‘What Can We Learn from the Dead?’🔬 We also had the pleasure of celebrating his well-deserved Rising Star Professorship!

Can in-vehicle tech help drivers with Parkinson’s stay safer on the road? This study found that IVIS and ADAS reduced driving errors in 107 PD drivers, especially with adaptive cruise control cutting speeding errors. Memory impairments posed challenges.🔗:...

Join us on September 17th for our monthly support group for African and Black Americans living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their care partners! 🌟🤝 Each session will feature an educational segment, group discussions, and valuable resources to support your journey. 🧠💪

🌟 September is Dystonia Awareness Month! 🌟 Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions, leading to repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Let's spread awareness, support research, and empower those affected! 💙

🧠🌿 Could nature hold the key to treating Alzheimer's? This study explores rosemary, sage, and cinnamon extracts for their potential to combat Alzheimer's by targeting brain proteins linked to inflammation and amyloid-β. More research needed!...