Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

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Where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact on Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Dystonia, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Appointments: 1-352-294-5400
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3009 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608

Today, we want to express our deepest thanks to our fellows at the Fixel Institute for the meaningful impact they make e...
02/27/2026

Today, we want to express our deepest thanks to our fellows at the Fixel Institute for the meaningful impact they make every day. Your commitment to advancing care and research is essential to everything we do, and we are incredibly grateful for you.🧡

Pictured here are movement disorders fellows (left to right: Dr. Anastasia Barnes, Dr. Pooja Gupta, and Dr. Patricia Grease) with board-certified neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. McFarland.

A new Neurology study co-led by Dr. Breton Asken, Fixel Institute member and researcher, found that higher levels of inf...
02/26/2026

A new Neurology study co-led by Dr. Breton Asken, Fixel Institute member and researcher, found that higher levels of inflammation in former college and professional football players were linked to changes in brain white matter in regions involved in memory and emotion.
The findings point to inflammation as a potential biological pathway connecting repetitive head impacts to cognitive and behavioral changes with aging — and as a possible target for earlier detection and prevention.
Learn more: https://ufhealth.org/news/2026/inflammation-may-play-a-key-role-in-brain-changes-in-former-football-players

Presented by the UF Office of Community Relations, Dr. Gregory Pontone will give a talk titled “A New Dawn in Dementia: ...
02/24/2026

Presented by the UF Office of Community Relations, Dr. Gregory Pontone will give a talk titled “A New Dawn in Dementia: The Role of Biomarkers in Early Diagnosis” on March 11 at the UF Hilton.
To learn more or purchase tickets, please visit the link below
https://ow.ly/qcXU50YkYnx

A recent study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and other institutes suggests that frequent diet s...
02/23/2026

A recent study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and other institutes suggests that frequent diet soda consumption could be associated with an increased risk of dementia.

While regular soda showed no significant link, participants who drank more than one diet soda daily had a notably higher risk. Further research is needed to understand how obesity, diabetes, and other factors may influence this association.
🔗 Read the full study: https://ow.ly/mUXL50Yepsn

This National Caregivers Day, we honor the strength behind the scenes. 💙In our newest story, Warrior Lou and the Healing...
02/21/2026

This National Caregivers Day, we honor the strength behind the scenes. 💙

In our newest story, Warrior Lou and the Healing Power of Support, Lourdes “Lou” Dosal shares how Parkinson’s changed her life, and how the unwavering support of her physicians, social workers, caregiver Paula and her sons helped restore her quality of life.

Read her story and join us in celebrating caregivers who make independence, dignity and hope possible every day. https://ow.ly/sJ6N50YhgT4↗

“In an analysis of over 320,000 hospitalizations, we found that nearly one in five patients with Parkinson’s disease (18...
02/20/2026

“In an analysis of over 320,000 hospitalizations, we found that nearly one in five patients with Parkinson’s disease (18.9%) developed a urinary tract infection during hospitalization. Our findings highlight the importance of early risk identification, careful catheter management, and proactive inpatient care to reduce delirium and prolonged hospital stays.” — Hikaru Kamo, M.D., Ph.D. 🔗https://ow.ly/UMyz50YgFYj

02/19/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Catherine Price to our most recent Start & Spark! Dr. Price led a fascinating discussion on “Brain Health Around the Time of Surgery and Anesthesia: Do We Need Special Guidelines for Those with Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease?” sparking meaningful conversation and collaboration around this important topic. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such an engaging and thoughtful session!

Hello, Fixel Family!With today marking the 8th annual Gator Nation Giving Day🐊, we invite you to support the Fixel Insti...
02/19/2026

Hello, Fixel Family!

With today marking the 8th annual Gator Nation Giving Day🐊, we invite you to support the Fixel Institute Advancement Fund and help us fight back against neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, and dystonia. Every day, researchers and physicians at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases are working to better understand these conditions, advance treatments, and improve lives.

No gift is too small. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact on movement and neurological disorder research. Learn more about how you can give back: https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/028001-fixel-institute-advancement-fund/

02/17/2026

Dr. Michael Okun and Dr. Ray Dorsey are helping spread the word about Spark the Night, a global initiative led by PD Avengers to “light up the night” blue on April 11, 2026, in recognition of World Parkinson’s Day. 💙

Buildings, bridges and landmarks around the world will glow blue with each one serving as a beacon for the more than 12 million people living with Parkinson’s.

For many, seeing a familiar landmark lit blue is the first realization of how large the Parkinson’s community truly is and that they are not alone. For others, it sparks conversations that lead to greater awareness, earlier diagnosis and increased urgency for research and prevention.

Learn more about the event or register a landmark to be lit in blue: https://www.worldparkinsonsnight.com/

What if part of the story behind Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease is hiding in plain sight?In a recent commentary, Dr...
02/16/2026

What if part of the story behind Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease is hiding in plain sight?
In a recent commentary, Dr. Michael Okun discusses emerging research on microplastics and why these ubiquitous environmental exposures may deserve closer attention when it comes to brain health.
Read the full piece: https://ow.ly/nKVq50YekOF

New research from the Fixel Institute and collaborators shows how AI-driven video analysis can detect subtle signs of br...
02/14/2026

New research from the Fixel Institute and collaborators shows how AI-driven video analysis can detect subtle signs of bradykinesia in Parkinson’s disease, often before they’re visible to the trained eye. By analyzing short, smartphone-quality videos, this approach offers a scalable, objective tool to support earlier diagnosis and more precise care. Read more here: https://ow.ly/uYEV50Ycpuf

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32608

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