Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Neurologist, 3009 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL.

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 is World MS Day, a time to raise awareness and show support for those living with multiple sclerosis. MS is a comp...
05/30/2026

Today is World MS Day, a time to raise awareness and show support for those living with multiple sclerosis. MS is a complex neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, and no two journeys look the same.

At the Fixel Institute, our MS and Neuroimmunology Disorders Clinic provides specialized, multidisciplinary care focused on diagnosis, treatment and long-term support for people living with MS and related conditions.

Learn more about our clinic here: https://fixel.ufhealth.org/ms-neuroimmunology-disorders-clinic/

New Fixel research explored how closed-loop deep brain stimulation may improve treatment for essential tremor by using b...
05/29/2026

New Fixel research explored how closed-loop deep brain stimulation may improve treatment for essential tremor by using brain activity to adjust stimulation in real time. Researchers found cortical recordings may provide more consistent long-term performance than subcortical recordings.

Click here to read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42017861/

A collaborative study between the Fixel Institute at UF Health and the University of Würzburg examined whether short fin...
05/27/2026

A collaborative study between the Fixel Institute at UF Health and the University of Würzburg examined whether short finger-tapping videos analyzed with the open-source platform VisionMD could track temporal changes in motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers found that video-based digital measures of movement speed and timing detected subtle longitudinal declines in bradykinesia that were not captured by traditional clinical finger-tapping scores. These results suggest that video-based analysis may provide a more sensitive and objective approach for monitoring changes in Parkinson’s motor symptoms over time.

Full study: https://ow.ly/VRs350Z4SZT

New research identified a potential mechanism behind DYT1 dystonia involving dysregulated nuclear Lamin B1, which was sh...
05/26/2026

New research identified a potential mechanism behind DYT1 dystonia involving dysregulated nuclear Lamin B1, which was shown to thicken the nuclear lamina, impair cellular transport and disrupt proteins essential for neuron development and signaling.

The findings provide new insight into how changes in nuclear architecture may contribute to neurological disease and could help inform future therapeutic strategies.

🔗 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41420-026-03090-2

Artificial intelligence is transforming the future of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. From AI-powered MRI scans to wearab...
05/22/2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming the future of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. From AI-powered MRI scans to wearable technology that can detect subtle movement changes, researchers are finding new ways to identify disease earlier and more accurately.

Swipe through to learn more about how AI may reshape the future of neurological care.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/R0OQ50Z1FuH

Congratulations to Chase Comprosky and Melanie Gonzalez for their recognition at the 2026 Annual Medical Student Researc...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Chase Comprosky and Melanie Gonzalez for their recognition at the 2026 Annual Medical Student Research Program Symposium.

“Experiences like this give medical students the opportunity to engage directly in meaningful research and contribute to discoveries that may ultimately improve patient care.” — Dr. Josh Wong

At the Fixel Institute, education, mentorship and discovery are shaping the next generation of neuroscience leaders.🔬

At this month’s Start & Spark, Diego Guarin, Ph.D., shared how AI-powered video analysis and computer vision could trans...
05/20/2026

At this month’s Start & Spark, Diego Guarin, Ph.D., shared how AI-powered video analysis and computer vision could transform the way Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms are measured, using only smartphone videos.

The research highlights the potential for more accessible, scalable remote monitoring tools that could help improve care for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Click here to read more: https://fixel.ufhealth.org/2025/02/27/bringing-ai-powered-movement-disorder-assessments-to-clinics-and-homes-with-visionmd/

New research from the Fixel Institute and international collaborators found long-term exposure to air pollution may incr...
05/20/2026

New research from the Fixel Institute and international collaborators found long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.

Published in JAMA Network Open, the study analyzed data from more than 2 million older adults in Denmark over a 20-year period. Researchers found higher exposure to PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide was associated with significantly increased dementia risk, particularly for dementia with Lewy bodies.

Read the full study here: https://ufhealth.org/news/2026/air-pollution-tied-to-higher-risk-of-dementia-due-to-lewy-body-diseases

May is PSP Awareness Month, and in 2026 it holds added importance following the Florida Senate’s official designation re...
05/19/2026

May is PSP Awareness Month, and in 2026 it holds added importance following the Florida Senate’s official designation recognizing Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). This acknowledgment underscores the growing need for research, clinical awareness and improved care strategies for this complex neurodegenerative disorder.

Click the link to learn answers to the 10 most frequently asked questions about PSP: https://fixel.ufhealth.org/getting-care/centers-of-excellence/progressive-supranuclear-palsy-atypical-parkinsonism-center-of-excellence/progressive-supranuclear-palsy-psp-information-page/

Happy National SLP Appreciation Day to our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists at the Fixel Institute! 💙Every day, our ...
05/18/2026

Happy National SLP Appreciation Day to our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists at the Fixel Institute! 💙

Every day, our SLPs help patients with neurological conditions strengthen communication, manage swallowing difficulties and stay connected to the people and moments that matter most. Today, we’re celebrating the impact they make through compassionate, patient-centered care. Read why our SLPs love what they do in their own words:

“My favorite part about being an SLP is helping patients communicate and swallow, improving their quality of life every day.” — Brandon Sapp, M.A., CCC-SLP

“What I love most about being an SLP is helping facilitate communication between patients and their care partners.” — Elizabeth Tortolini, M.A., CF-SLP

“One of my favorite parts about being an SLP is learning about my patients’ lives — we meet so many interesting people, and I get to hear stories and experiences I might never encounter otherwise.” — Nicole Herndon, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

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3009 SW Williston Road
Gainesville, FL
32608

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5am
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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