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

Could exposure to chemicals used in dry cleaning be linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD)?New research from the Barrow Neur...
08/25/2026

Could exposure to chemicals used in dry cleaning be linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD)?

New research from the Barrow Neurological Institute examined this question in a nationwide, population-based, case-control study of more than 19 million U.S. Medicare beneficiaries. Researchers found that people living closer to dry cleaners had a higher risk of developing PD, with the strongest association among those living within 500 feet.

The findings suggest that environmental exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical historically used in dry cleaning, may be a potentially modifiable risk factor for PD.

Read the full study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-026-01513-6

A new study from Fixel Institute researchers used magnetoencephalography (MEG), an advanced functional brain imaging tec...
08/21/2026

A new study from Fixel Institute researchers used magnetoencephalography (MEG), an advanced functional brain imaging technique that measures brain activity, to explore what may be happening in the brain when people with Lewy body dementia (LBD) experience changes in thinking and alertness.

Researchers found that people with LBD showed distinct patterns of brain activity, including spending more time in certain brain states and showing slower patterns of brain activity. These changes were linked to the severity of their cognitive fluctuations.

These findings provide new insight into how brain activity may contribute to one of the hallmark symptoms of LBD and could help researchers develop better ways to diagnose, monitor and eventually treat the disease.

Learn more: https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/8/4/fcag236/8715192?login=false

Congratulations to Fixel Institute Neurotechnology Lab members Christopher Butson, Ph.D., Matthew Hook, M.S., and Shalin...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to Fixel Institute Neurotechnology Lab members Christopher Butson, Ph.D., Matthew Hook, M.S., and Shalini Babu, M.S., who were named finalists in the 2026 NIH BRAIN Initiative Photo and Video Contest! 🧠

Their video, “Neural Enlightenment: Restoring Cognition through Thalamic DBS,” highlights the use of thalamic deep brain stimulation to restore executive function following traumatic brain injury. Read more here: https://ow.ly/yGTl50ZBTJh

We’re proud to see members of the Fixel Institute team representing us at the MDS Aspen Course, a premier educational ex...
08/19/2026

We’re proud to see members of the Fixel Institute team representing us at the MDS Aspen Course, a premier educational experience for movement disorder neurologists.

A special congratulations to Jennifer Purks, M.D., senior movement disorders fellow, who was selected to present on dyskinesia during the conference’s video rounds. Her presentation focused on recognizing ADCY5 dyskinesia in patients with chorea, dystonia and nocturnal episodic events, as well as the potential benefits of caffeine treatment.

Congratulations, Dr. Purks, and thank you to everyone who represented Fixel!

Last week, we had the honor of welcoming Isa, her family and friends to the Fixel Institute as the Isa Elaine Foundation...
08/10/2026

Last week, we had the honor of welcoming Isa, her family and friends to the Fixel Institute as the Isa Elaine Foundation Brain Iron Disorders Care Program began seeing patients.

Made possible through the generous support of the Isa Elaine Foundation and the Lazzara family, the program provides specialized, multidisciplinary care for children and adults living with NBIA and related brain iron disorders.

The Isa Elaine Foundation is dedicated to advancing research into ultra-rare pediatric neurodegenerative diseases, including BPAN, with the goal of uncovering discoveries that may lead to future treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

We are grateful for the Lazzara family's partnership and for their commitment to advancing care and research for patients and families affected by these rare disorders.💜
UF Health Giving

Learn more about the program:
🔗 https://fixel.ufhealth.org/getting-care/centers-of-excellence/47224-2/

Or make a donation: https://giving.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/030137-isa-elaine-foundation-clinical-program-for-iron-deposition-diseases/?_gl=1*1rij5tg*_ga*NTc5OTMwNDE0LjE3ODQzMTU2ODM.*_ga_QQ5Q465P46*czE3ODY0NTYyMDkkbzQkZzEkdDE3ODY0NTYyMTkkajUwJGwwJGgw

A new University of Florida study is offering new insight into Alzheimer's disease. Published today in Cell Reports Medi...
08/05/2026

A new University of Florida study is offering new insight into Alzheimer's disease. Published today in Cell Reports Medicine, the research suggests that changes in how the brain stores and processes sugar may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Stefan Prokop, M.D., Charlotte and Howard Zimmerman Rising Star Professor with the Fixel Institute, served as the study's senior author.

"Sugar metabolism in the brain seems to be not just a bystander but something that actually drives Alzheimer's pathology," Prokop said.
Read more: https://ufhealth.org/news/2026/brains-sugar-processing-may-fuel-alzheimers-pathology-study-finds

University of Florida researchers are part of a multi-university team studying new ways to improve the diagnosis of deme...
08/03/2026

University of Florida researchers are part of a multi-university team studying new ways to improve the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies, the second most common form of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Supported by a $2.5 million grant, the project aims to help clinicians diagnose the disease sooner and improve care for patients and families.

"We want to both accelerate diagnostic biomarker research in Lewy body dementia and provide clinicians with a clearer understanding of what these biomarker tests mean for their patients so they can most effectively and meaningfully communicate results and guide management decisions," said Breton Asken, Ph.D. "This project will help doctors use these tests more effectively to diagnose and care for patients."
Read more: https://ow.ly/Calb50ZvWos

Let's give a huge shout-out to Navi-Gator Aliya Khan for leading the wonderful Puzzles & Pencils initiative!Aliya, a Uni...
07/29/2026

Let's give a huge shout-out to Navi-Gator Aliya Khan for leading the wonderful Puzzles & Pencils initiative!

Aliya, a University of Florida graduate and incoming MSP3 master's candidate, has been part of the Navi-Gator program for nearly two years. Her latest project, Puzzles & Pencils, provides patients with crossword puzzles, word searches and guided hand exercises to enjoy while waiting for their appointments.

We know waiting rooms can sometimes feel stressful or overwhelming. Through Puzzles & Pencils, Aliya hopes to make that time a little more comfortable by offering activities that provide a positive distraction, encourage cognitive stimulation and support fine motor skills, helping patients and families feel a little more at ease.

Thank you, Aliya, for your thoughtfulness, creativity and dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and families. 💙 If you have an upcoming appointment at the Fixel Institute, be sure to check out Puzzles & Pencils in our waiting area!

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3009 SW Williston Road
Gainesville, FL
32608

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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