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

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for the 24th Parkinson’s Symposium this past Saturday — an educ...
04/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for the 24th Parkinson’s Symposium this past Saturday — an educational day open to the public.

It was a wonderful opportunity to expand knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and connect with others who are working toward a cure. We also extend our sincere thanks to our headlining speaker, Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorder neurologist and integrative medicine doctor who utilizes novel ways to add integrative medicine approaches for PD and has a passion for palliative care in Parkinson’s disease.🩵

To kick off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we’re sharing a few facts about the history of the month and its symbol...
04/01/2026

To kick off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we’re sharing a few facts about the history of the month and its symbols, with information from the National Institutes of Health and the Young Onset Parkinson’s Network.

Follow along throughout the month as we help raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease.🌹

You can also read our Parkinson’s newsletter, featuring upcoming events, resources and more, on the Fixel Institute website under “News.”

New research from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech shows that when the cerebellum (the ...
03/31/2026

New research from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech shows that when the cerebellum (the brain’s coordination center) isn’t working properly, vocal output becomes:
🔹 Less frequent
🔹 Less complex
🔹 Less coordinated
Using a cerebellum-specific mouse model of dystonia, researchers analyzed ultrasonic vocalizations and found clear disruptions in both the structure and timing of vocal behavior, suggesting impaired coordination of vocal-motor control.

These findings help explain how cerebellar dysfunction may contribute to speech and voice symptoms in dystonia and could support the development of more targeted treatments in the future.

Read the full study: https://ow.ly/Ey8Y50YBfln

On National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate Fixel Institute physicians and doctors around the world who are advancing care an...
03/30/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate Fixel Institute physicians and doctors around the world who are advancing care and changing lives. Have a Fixel physician who’s impacted your life? Give them a shoutout in the comments 💙

Grace Lowor, PhD Candidate at the Fixel Institute, shares insights on Fixel collaborative research, “A Comparative Study...
03/26/2026

Grace Lowor, PhD Candidate at the Fixel Institute, shares insights on Fixel collaborative research, “A Comparative Study of Video-Based and Electromyography-Based Detection of Tics.”

The research explores whether video and muscle-signal technology can more accurately and objectively detect tics and how combining these approaches could improve monitoring in Tourette syndrome.

Q: Why is it important to move beyond subjective tic rating scales?
“Subjective tic rating scales are limited by observer bias, recall errors, and infrequent sampling. Objective, continuous detection methods can provide more reliable, real-time measurements that better capture the true variability of tics.”

Q: How can improved tic detection impact daily life or care for people living with Tourette syndrome?
“Enhanced tic detection enables continuous, real-world monitoring, leading to more precise diagnoses, personalized treatment adjustments, and reduced clinical workload—ultimately improving quality of life for people with Tourette syndrome.”

Read the full study: https://ow.ly/8GaM50YzpCY

At last night’s Start & Spark, Dr. Manuel Amaris led a dynamic discussion on the gut-brain connection and the PRISM init...
03/25/2026

At last night’s Start & Spark, Dr. Manuel Amaris led a dynamic discussion on the gut-brain connection and the PRISM initiative, which explores how gastrointestinal issues may impact Parkinson’s symptoms.

We were also honored to have Dr. William Chey, President of the American College of Gastroenterology, as a special guest discussant. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation!

Celebrating the people who make a difference beyond medicine 💙This Social Worker Appreciation Month, we’re proud to high...
03/24/2026

Celebrating the people who make a difference beyond medicine 💙

This Social Worker Appreciation Month, we’re proud to highlight Alana and the incredible impact she has on our patients and their families.

From helping individuals see beyond their diagnosis to providing unwavering support during challenging moments, social workers are an essential part of compassionate, whole-person care.

Thank you, Alana, for everything you do to uplift, empower and inspire.

Thank you to the incredible community who came out for Moving Day at The Villages on Saturday, March 14.Hosted by the Pa...
03/20/2026

Thank you to the incredible community who came out for Moving Day at The Villages on Saturday, March 14.

Hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation, Moving Day brings people together to celebrate movement, raise awareness and support those living with Parkinson’s disease. Every step taken helps advance research, expand resources and improve care for the nearly one million Americans living with Parkinson’s.

We are grateful to everyone who walked, volunteered and supported the Parkinson’s community.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be life-changing for people living with Parkinson’s disease, yet women are still less l...
03/19/2026

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be life-changing for people living with Parkinson’s disease, yet women are still less likely to receive this effective treatment.

In a recent feature from Oprah Daily, Dr. Okun explains how DBS works and why it can dramatically improve symptoms for many patients.

Read more about the treatment and the barriers women face in accessing it.
🔗https://ow.ly/uwWx50Yveu5

What helps people age healthier?New research published in PLoS One used machine learning and data from nearly 100,000 ad...
03/18/2026

What helps people age healthier?

New research published in PLoS One used machine learning and data from nearly 100,000 adults to better understand how social determinants of health influence healthy aging.

The study, co-authored by Melissa Armstrong, highlights the major role factors like health insurance and employment play in long-term health outcomes.

🔗https://ow.ly/y7f250Yvf4f

A crash on the slopes left Team USA Paralympian Spencer Wood with lingering symptoms and memory loss. After being evalua...
03/17/2026

A crash on the slopes left Team USA Paralympian Spencer Wood with lingering symptoms and memory loss. After being evaluated at UF Health, it was confirmed he had sustained a concussion, but it didn’t stop him from getting back on the mountain.

During Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, Spencer’s story is a reminder of how important it is to recognize the signs of concussion and seek expert care after a head injury.🧠
Learn more about Spencer's journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCR1geJ3-lM

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3009 SW Williston Road
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32608

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