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

This week, we joined UF Health in going purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedica...
06/12/2026

This week, we joined UF Health in going purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.💜

We were grateful to have our incredible NaviGator students representing the Fixel Institute and sharing resources with patients, caregivers and community members interested in learning more about dementia, brain health and available support services.

To learn more about the care, research and resources available through the Fixel Institute, visit our Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) Research Center of Excellence page on our website.

In a retrospective study of 1,758 patients evaluated for DBS candidacy at the UF Norman Fixel Institute between 2009 and...
06/10/2026

In a retrospective study of 1,758 patients evaluated for DBS candidacy at the UF Norman Fixel Institute between 2009 and 2024, researchers examined why some patients were not approved for surgery.

The findings revealed that cognitive concerns were the leading reason patients were denied or delayed for DBS, followed by unrealistic expectations for surgery and psychiatric concerns. The results highlight the importance of comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations in identifying patients most likely to benefit from DBS while minimizing potential risks.
Read more: https://ow.ly/kn0k50Zaeee

A Fixel/UF case study highlights the challenges of treating essential tremor, a progressive movement disorder that can c...
06/09/2026

A Fixel/UF case study highlights the challenges of treating essential tremor, a progressive movement disorder that can continue to worsen over time. After experiencing initial relief from MRI-guided focused ultrasound, a patient's tremor returned within a year and began affecting both hands.

Faced with a difficult treatment decision, the care team chose a different approach: deep brain stimulation (DBS). Following staged bilateral DBS surgery, the patient achieved significant tremor control on both sides.

This case underscores an important question in essential tremor care: what is the best path forward when symptoms return after focused ultrasound? While there is currently no clear consensus, the findings suggest that DBS may offer a durable and adjustable option for patients whose tremor recurs.

Full case: https://tremorjournal.org/articles/10.5334/tohm.1194

From first noticing symptoms of Tourette’s in 7th grade to receiving CBIT therapy at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neur...
06/08/2026

From first noticing symptoms of Tourette’s in 7th grade to receiving CBIT therapy at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, Lena Loyd’s journey has been shaped by learning to advocate for herself. Now in college, she is helping build a community where others with Tourette’s can find support and connection.

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (May 15-June 15) serves as a reminder of the importance of awareness and understanding for those living with Tourette’s.

Read Lena's story: https://ufh-fixel-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2026/06/08/how-lena-loyd-lives-proudly-with-tourette-syndrome/

Join us in recognizing Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month as UF Health goes purple!🧠💜 On June 10, UF Health and the Alz...
06/05/2026

Join us in recognizing Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month as UF Health goes purple!🧠💜

On June 10, UF Health and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a special event focused on brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia awareness and education. Stop by to learn more about these conditions, connect with community resources, and show your support for those affected by brain diseases and disorders.

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Together, we can help raise awareness and support those impacted.

Date: June 10
Time: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: UF Health Shands Hospital Atrium

Be sure to visit the Fixel Institute table for educational materials and resources. We hope to see you there! 💜

Fellowship Research Project Highlight!🌟Senior Movement Disorders Fellow Dr. Anastasia Barnes recently published a study ...
06/04/2026

Fellowship Research Project Highlight!🌟

Senior Movement Disorders Fellow Dr. Anastasia Barnes recently published a study examining apathy in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and its impact on both patients and caregivers.

The study found that apathy is highly prevalent in DLB and is associated with greater cognitive impairment, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life for both patients and caregivers. The findings highlight the importance of routinely screening for apathy in clinical care and research settings.

Read the full paper: https://ow.ly/EXBX50Z7LVb

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

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