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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

01/15/2026

🚶‍♀️💙 Walk, Honor and Celebrate – Moving Day 2026!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14 at the Villages Polo Club! Join us as we raise funds, honor loved ones, and celebrate the power of movement in the fight against Parkinson’s.

Whether you walk, volunteer, or sponsor, your support makes a difference.

Support/join the Fixel team: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?team_id=91519&fr_id=7196&pg=team&s_locale=en_US

Learn more: https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-the-villages-fl/

01/14/2026

Nearly 80% of people living with MS experience fatigue. Fixel Institute occupational therapist Nicole Tester, OT, PhD, offers practical tips to help patients conserve energy and improve daily life in a recent WebMD article. Read more here: https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/cm/multiple-sclerosis-tips-manage-ms-fatigue

01/13/2026

☕️ We put Dr. Okun to the test to see if he could make his own caramel macchiato — one of the many new menu items at the Fixel Café!
How do you think he did?
Visit the Fixel Institute clinic to enjoy our specialty coffees and grab-and-go food options.
Click the link to explore our full menu: https://ow.ly/YMOm50XWpuS

01/12/2026

For years, ALS has been viewed as a progressive disease with limited treatment options. New insights suggest that perspective is starting to shift.

A recent JAMA Neurology editorial examines long-term data from the VALOR trial, reporting that tofersen, a targeted therapy for SOD1-related ALS, slowed disease progression, improved survival, and was linked to strength improvements in some patients.

Dr. James Wymer is an author of the editorial, which emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, genetic testing, and targeted treatment in ALS.

Explore the editorial highlights: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2843132

01/11/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Michael S. Okun! He’s been recognized as a 2025 Highly Ranked Scholar (Prior 5 Years) by ScholarGPS, ranking #1 in Parkinson’s disease and #2 in Deep Brain Stimulation.

🔗Discover Dr. Okun’s publications and explore his other ScholarGPS rankings here: https://scholargps.com/scholars/78503259578719/michael-s-okun?e_ref=3ac0bd7e48ad78ceb569

01/10/2026

Yesterday, the Fixel Institute proudly co-sponsored the 2026 Center for Neurogenetics Symposium, featuring a powerful keynote from Dr. Huda Y. Zoghbi.

In her talk, “Pathogenesis studies of neurodegenerative diseases: The rare informs the common,” Dr. Zoghbi encouraged the audience to rethink how rare diseases can inform our understanding of more common neurodegenerative disorders.

Dr. Zoghbi is a 2017 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences recipient — often referred to as the “Oscars of Science” — honored for her groundbreaking discoveries into the genetic causes and biochemical mechanisms of spinocerebellar ataxia and Rett syndrome. We are deeply grateful for her participation and for the insight she shared with our community.

01/09/2026

In a cohort of 46 Dystonia patients treated with bilateral GPi-DBS, the Fixel team found that connectivity to cerebellar and resting-state networks helped predict earlier symptom improvement pointing toward a more network-informed approach to DBS targeting and outcomes.
🔗 https://ow.ly/8S0B50XS2HS

01/07/2026

Winter can feel especially heavy for people living with dementia. Shorter days and less sunlight can worsen confusion, cause sleep disruption and mood changes, but these shifts aren’t “just part of the disease.” Learn how families can recognize seasonal depression and support loved ones through the darker months. 💙🌥️
🔗 https://ow.ly/yJAe50XSCt1

01/05/2026

When millimeters matter, physiology can make the difference. A new publication by Fixel researchers highlights how microelectrode recording (MER) helped detect and correct brain shift caused by pneumocephalus during deep brain stimulation, leading to improved targeting and a stronger therapeutic window for a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
🔗 https://ow.ly/opYQ50XS0UW

12/29/2025

For older adults, a traumatic injury can have lasting effects on mobility, function and independence. New findings help shed light on these long-term challenges, and why thoughtful, ongoing care is critical to healthy aging. 🔗 https://ow.ly/YNPE50XKBYi

12/27/2025

For people living with adductor laryngeal dystonia, speaking can be exhausting, both physically and mentally. This study shows that botulinum toxin treatment helps reduce that cognitive burden, offering measurable improvements in quality of life. 🔗https://ow.ly/geuj50XKBu2

12/24/2025

What’s the best way to treat MS early on? Dr. Torge Rempe is contributing to the ongoing TREAT-MS study, a nationwide effort to better understand how treatment choices affect long-term outcomes. The study is still underway and set to conclude in 2026, but every step forward brings us closer to clearer answers. Click here to learn more! https://ow.ly/xTZ350XKxCf

Address

3009 SW Williston Road
Gainesville, FL
32608

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13522945400

Website

https://fixel.ufhealth.org/

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