The MBI has added four new Gator NeuroScholars investigating a wide range of neurological conditions. The postdoctoral fellowship program features a competitive stipend and mentorship opportunities. #PostdocAppreciationWeek. Learn more about our new Gator NeuroScholars: bit.ly/46dVvu4

Are you an MBI researcher seeking seed or bridge funding to support your latest neuro research project? The MBI Accelerator Program (now in its second annual funding cycle) will provide up to $50K for up to 8 projects. Apply by Oct. 20. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/47UdcOk

In Nature Neuroscience, MBI researcher Dr. Karim Oweiss & collaborators devised a high-tech way to map wiring between neurons in the living brain of mice, w/ broad implications for tracking changes in Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s before behavioral symptoms manifest.

Using AI, MBI researchers show a potential new way to improve medication management in Parkinson’s disease. The Proceedings of Machine Learning Research study details a method to predict medication needs up to two years in advance. Read our latest Research Snapshot: bit.ly/4phhlUW

Another great turnout for MBI's "Brains & Bagels" today featuring Dr. Stefan Prokop. Prokop was the second speaker for our "Integrating Model Systems and Human Research" series with his presentation "Neuropathology & the Brain Bank." Join us next Friday: bit.ly/45EQcUn

Congratulations to MBI researcher Dr. Matthew Farrer, winner of the 2025 Tom Isaacs Award from Cure Parkinson's and the Van Andel Institute. The annual award honors a researcher who has shown the greatest impact on the lives of people with Parkinson’s. Read more: bit.ly/46ieRNk

A form of early-onset dementia is commonly misdiagnosed as a psychiatric disorder, delaying potential access to clinical trials. A review by UF researchers identifies a fluid biomarker that could supplement exams for faster diagnosis. Read more: bit.ly/4mgkstD

MBI researchers: Join us at 9 a.m. Friday for Brains & Bagels: our new seminar series featuring discussions over ☕️ & 🥯 Dr. Stefan Prokop will continue a four-part series exploring how investigators can adapt to NIH's new emphasis on human-based research. RSVP 👉 bit.ly/4lHRCSL

It was a full house for the MBI's first "Brains & Bagels" event featuring Dr. Azra Bihorac. Bihorac kicked off a four-part series "Integrating Model Systems and Human Research" with her talk "AI in Human-Centered Clinical Research." Join us next Friday: bit.ly/45EQcUn

This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, BRAIN Center Steering Committee member Dr. Steven DeKosky shares how even mild TBI can impact tau, white matter, and cognition—linking brain injury to Alzheimer’s risk. 🔗 bit.ly/4n73MWg

Congratulations to MBI researchers Drs. Joanna Long & Matthew Sarkisian, winners of 2025 Research Equipment Seed Fund Awards which will strengthen the MBI’s Microscopy Core & Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy facility (AMRIS). Read more: bit.ly/46ilMr3

September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. At the UF BRAIN Center, we advance neuroresilience by supporting research, rehab, and recovery for those impacted by spinal cord and brain injuries. Join us in raising awareness. #SCIAwareness #BrainInjury #NeuroResilience #UFBrain

Don't miss the MBI's first Brains & Bagels discussion, led by Dr. Azra Bihorac, titled "AI in Human-Centered Clinical Research." 🧠🥯☕️ When: 9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 Where: HPNP Building, Room G-101 RSVP: bit.ly/4lHRCSL Learn more: bit.ly/45EQcUn *Coffee and carbs provided*

MBI researcher Dr. Michelle Bedenbaugh studies the neural circuits that drive stress, eating and other motivated behaviors. Learn more about her work and how it intersects with the science of smell and taste: bit.ly/467cdLt

Congratulations to MBI researcher Dr. Michael Jaffee, named chair of Brain Injury Association of America's new Brain Injury Action Coalition, which will identify new solutions and accelerate advancements in treatment & prevention. Read more: bit.ly/4oOhChP

A new study by @UF researchers and collaborators has found that a popular class of weight loss drugs is associated with lower cancer risk. Researchers used OneFlorida+, a powerful resource of health records, to reach their findings, published in @jama.com Oncology: go.ufl.edu/6qkxlm4

MBI researchers: Join us Friday, Sept. 5 for Brains & Bagels: our new seminar series featuring discussions 🧠 over coffee ☕️ and carbs 🥯! Dr. Azra Bihorac will kick off a four-part series exploring how investigators can adapt to the NIH's new emphasis on human based research.

The lab of Dr. Jose Abisambra studies tau's role in neurodegeneration, particularly its effects on RNA translation, in various conditions including Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury. Abisambra is the MBI's associate director for research programs. #MBI_Labs

70+ researchers from 15+ UF departments met Aug. 7 for the UF Brain Injury Research Workshop, co-sponsored by UF BRAIN, BREATHE & @ufmbi.bsky.social . Talks, networking & ideas will drive our “Big Ideas” Initiative! 🧠💡 Pitches due Sept. 5: bit.ly/4lhEwvf Read More: bit.ly/3USfU1g #braininjury

Nature BME study by MBI researchers showing an mRNA vaccine boosted antitumor effects in mice — bringing researchers closer to a universal cancer vaccine — has received media coverage across the globe from CNN Brasil to Daily Mail to CNBC. Learn more: bit.ly/411c35C

Together with my colleague @freddysonj.bsky.social I wrote a review about how dopamine shapes our social world. Learn more here: bit.ly/4m7Hkwf @ufmbi.bsky.social

MBI researchers Drs. Jianping Huang and John Ligon have launched a first-ever human clinical trial to test a potential immunotherapy treatment for children with high-grade gliomas, an aggressive type of brain tumor. Read more: bit.ly/41hSTbV

In Pharmacological Reviews, MBI researchers Drs. Nancy Padilla-Coreano and Freddyson Martínez-Rivera examine dopamine’s role in social behaviors and how its dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders like autism could affect social interactions. Read more: bit.ly/4m7Hkwf

The 2025 MBI Impact Report is here! 🎉 Discover how we're empowering MBI investigators and advancing our mission to enhance lives through neuroscience research and education. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/MBI2025

MBI researcher Dr. Catherine Price directs a first-of-its-kind program that seeks to identify older adults who may be at risk of developing cognitive problems after surgery so that clinicians can intervene. Learn more: bit.ly/3HcyHkE

Congrats to 2025's Summer Neuroscience Internship Program students, who presented their final projects on Friday. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer, SNIP provides hands-on lab training to undergrads interested in neuroscience careers. Learn more: bit.ly/4kdYPJC

MBI researchers report in Nature BME that an mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in mice, bringing them a step closer to creating a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/4lU7lOQ

Our latest MBI Researcher Highlight features Dr. Paola Giusti-Rodriguez, University of Florida assistant professor of psychiatry who studies genetic psychiatric disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.

New study by MBI neuroscientists suggests that well before classic symptoms appear in Parkinson’s, dopamine neurons malfunction in a specific brain region, offering potential new drug targets. Read our latest MBI Research Snapshot: bit.ly/3Ug1mrO

180-plus neuroscientists & trainees from across U.S. & abroad discussed the latest research findings in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS and dementia at the UF-hosted 5th International Research Conference on Neurodegenerative Diseases July 9-12, co-sponsored by the MBI. Learn more: bit.ly/3IqGzzq

The lab of Dr. Freddyson Martinez-Rivera investigates behaviors related to substance abuse disorders, impaired decision-making and mood disorders. #MBI_Labs Learn more: bit.ly/3ZvPOUz

Alcohol can present new problems in older age. In New York Times piece on how risks of drinking rise for those 65+, MBI researcher Dr. Sara Jo Nixon explains her findings.

The lab of Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty studies the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as the impact of peripheral inflammation on overall brain health. #MBI_Labs

The lab of Dr. Brandon Zielinski studies autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through basic, clinical and translational research. #MBI_Labs Learn more: dnnl.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu

College students pursuing careers in science or medicine can learn skills for grad school through the Summer Neuroscience Internship Program at the University of Florida, now celebrating its 10th year. SNIP provides mentorship, hands-on lab work and more. Learn more: bit.ly/4kdYPJC

#Concussions = #TBIs Our Director, Dr. Michael Jaffee, joins NPR’s “What’s Health Got to Do With It?” to talk hidden TBI risks, long-term effects, and public awareness. 🎧 Listen here: news.wjct.org/show/whats-h... #BrainInjury #ConcussionAwareness #NPR

Congrats to our graduating Sports Neurotrauma fellows and welcome to our new fellow! Thanks to the Yates family and UF partners UAA, McKnight Brain Institute, Fixel Institute, Student Health, Sports Med, PHHP, and more for supporting and enriching their training. #UFNeuro

New study by MBI researchers at UF's Florida Chemical Senses Institute reveals the mechanisms behind how your brain decides you dislike — even loathe — a smell. Learn more: bit.ly/4naOfpq

Vagus nerve stimulation is touted as a potential treatment for a wide range of conditions from inflammatory bowel disease to autism spectrum disorder. But does it really work? MBI researchers weigh in. @tmcentanni.bsky.social Learn more: bit.ly/3FTsEkm

Congratulations to MBI researcher Dr. David Fuller for recently being awarded the Julius H. Comroe Jr. Distinguished Lectureship by the @apsphysiology.bsky.social Respiration Section for his exceptional contributions within the discipline. Read more: bit.ly/3FMCjJy

The lab of Dr. Habibeh Khoshbouei investigates how dopamine transmission, a key brain signaling process, contributes to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. #MBI_Labs Learn more: bit.ly/3ZqB9Ki

Congratulations to Leah Phan — a UF Neuroscience Ph.D. student in the lab of MBI researcher Dr. Habibeh Khoshbouei — for receiving the Frank M. Davis, MD Chairman Emeritus Grant for her work exploring how methamphetamine affects male and female brains differently.

In Inside Precision Medicine, MBI researcher Dr. Elias Sayour describes his groundbreaking research to find new treatments for glioblastoma, a brain tumor that is aggressive and notoriously resistant. Read the feature: bit.ly/3Hotvdf

Inspired by her mother’s battle with Parkinson’s disease, MBI researcher Dr. Vinata Vedam-Mai pursued a career in neuroscience and currently studies the immune system’s role in Parkinson’s. She also teaches Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, to carry on her mother’s legacy.

The 10th Luttge Lecture, honoring visionary neuroscientist & MBI founding director Dr. William G. “Bill” Luttge, was delivered to a full house of 170+ attendees by world-renowned cognitive aging expert Dr. Ulman Lindenberger. Read more: bit.ly/4kFwoEH

Reminder: Applications are still open for 4 new MBI Gator NeuroScholars — an enhanced postdoc fellowship at the University of Florida with up to a $70K stipend, up to $10K in research support, annual travel funds, mentorship opportunities & more. Learn more & apply by June 13: bit.ly/GNS-Info

Multidisciplinary University of Florida team including MBI researcher Dr. Michael Jaffee published PNAS roadmap to combat U.S. obesity crisis. The "Food is Medicine" movement would boost fruit & vegetable production to improve health across the lifespan.

New Nature Biomedical Engineering study co-authored by MBI investigator Dr. Michael Jaffee introduces a non-invasive, wireless device to monitor the human brain's glymphatic system (waste clearance) during sleep. Read the paper: bit.ly/43gZq81

It's a full house for the 10th Annual William G. Luttge Lectureship in Neuroscience featuring Dr. Ulman Lindenberger, whose talk titled "A Lifespan Perspective on Human Cognitive Aging" is underway. Check back later this week for a full story.

Forgetfulness & some memory loss with age doesn't always indicate dementia or Alzheimer's. In The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Dr. Thomas Foster — an MBI researcher and the Evelyn F. McKnight Chair for Research on Cognitive Aging and Memory — shared his insights. Read the article: bit.ly/3SjOnVn