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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

02/06/2026

New national data highlight the long-term outcomes of orthostatic hypotension (OH) in Parkinson’s disease, with important implications for fall risk and cardiovascular safety.

“In a nationwide cohort of 111,368 patients with Parkinson’s disease, orthostatic hypotension (OH) was associated with higher 5-year fall risk (31.7% vs 23.4%; adjusted OR 1.35), but not with major cardiovascular events (adjusted OR 0.99). Among patients with OH, pharmacotherapy was associated with increased fall risk (adjusted OR 1.34), while no significant association with cardiovascular events was observed.” — Hikaru Kamo, M.D., Ph.D.

Read the full study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S135380202600043X

02/05/2026

New research from the Fixel Institute by Hikaru Kamo, M.D., Ph.D. and Christopher Hess, M.D. explores how clinical data can help predict hospital discharge outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Their findings offer important insights that can support care teams in planning, decision-making and delivering more personalized, patient-centered care.

Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/sp5950Y7GaL

02/03/2026

Parkinson’s doesn’t always start with movement; sometimes it starts in the gut.

New research from Fixel highlights how integrated, patient-centered care can improve GI symptoms and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

🔗https://ow.ly/ahzk50Y1qf6

01/30/2026

Only 2 MEG scanners in Florida. One academic center. Hundreds of lives impacted.

At UF Health, magnetoencephalography (MEG) is reshaping how brain tumors are evaluated and treated. Located within the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, this rare technology helps guide safer, more personalized surgery while advancing neuroscience research.

🔗 https://ow.ly/FGWF50Y1pQT

01/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease Co-Pathology Think Tank! 🧠✨ Bringing together incredible clinicians and scientists across neuroimaging, neurology, cognition, and biomarker research made for a day full of thoughtful discussion, collaboration and big ideas. We look forward to continuing these conversations and collaborations as we work together to move the field forward.

01/27/2026

Save the date! 🗓️
Join us for the 2026 Annual Parkinson’s Symposium on March 28, from 9:00 AM–1:30 PM.
This FREE educational event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to learn the latest about Parkinson’s disease, connect with the community, and meet people working toward better treatments and a cure.
🔹 Attend in person at North Central Baptist Church in Gainesville, FL
🔹 Or join us virtually
Click the link to learn more and register:
https://fixel.ufhealth.org/2026/01/20/23rd-annual-parkinsons-symposium/

01/26/2026

Lewy body dementia doesn’t always get the diagnosis it deserves.
New research reveals missed warning signs, delayed diagnoses and disparities across communities, and why recognizing symptoms earlier could change lives. Read more here 🔗 https://ow.ly/8S9y50Y0bMC

01/23/2026

A collaboration between UF & the Fixel Institute explored whether inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve vocal loudness and speech quality.

After a 5-week IMST program, participants showed:
✅ Increased vocal intensity during connected speech
✅ Longer phonation times
✅ Reduced vocal effort and improved respiratory support
✅ Better patient-reported voice outcomes

These promising results suggest IMST may be a valuable tool for addressing hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson’s disease. More research is needed, but the findings highlight how targeted respiratory training can enhance communication and quality of life.

Read the full study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892199725005314 #:~:text=Conclusion,may%20indicate%20less%20severe%20dysphonia.

01/22/2026

New research sheds light on how deep brain stimulation and levodopa uniquely, and powerfully, shape brain activity in Parkinson’s disease.

This study shows that finely tuned gamma (FTG) oscillations, not beta power alone, track motor improvement and may serve as a promising biomarker for future adaptive DBS systems. A meaningful step toward more personalized therapy for people living with PD.

🔗 Read more here! https://ow.ly/ibLb50Y1mKS

01/21/2026

Last night, we welcomed a full house to our Start & Spark session, where we were joined by Dr. Vaillancourt for a talk titled “AI + Free Water Imaging Improves Diagnostic Performance in Parkinsonism and Dementia.” The presentation sparked a lively, discussion-driven conversation, highlighting how advanced imaging and artificial intelligence can enhance diagnostic accuracy across neurodegenerative conditions. We’re grateful to Dr. Vaillancourt for sharing his expertise and for contributing to a dynamic and engaging evening of scientific exchange.

01/20/2026

Motor speech changes are often an early and disabling symptom of atypical parkinsonian disorders (PSP, CBS, MSA).

A new Fixel-collaborated study published in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice highlights:

🔵These impairments are underrecognized in neurology clinics
🟠Early referral to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can improve care
🔵Emerging digital biomarkers and neuromodulation may aid diagnosis and therapy

Improving speech = improving quality of life. 💬
Read more: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.70515

01/16/2026

Dr. Okun was featured alongside Dr. Emily Tamadonfar, clinical associate professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, on Science Friday, where they discussed what we know about why Parkinson’s starts — and how genetic mutations, pollution, and other environmental factors may play a role. As Dr. Okun said, “And so the question comes up, do we have needless cases? And can we spare this generation and the next?” 🎧 Listen now: https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/parkinsons-early-symptoms-causes/

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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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