ALT MRI scans showing brain regions with arrows highlighting areas related to tremor recurrence after DBS treatment. Text on graphic reads "DBS Case Files. The tremor came back. What next?"

ALT People painting a colorful mural on a long wall beside a road under a clear blue sky. Quote from Lena Loyd "Being different is a strength. It gives you perspectives and experiences that you might not have otherwise."

ALT Purple flyer for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month featuring headline “UF Health Goes Purple.” The flyer states that 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and encourages support for brain health and Alzheimer’s awareness. It invites the public to a brain health, Alzheimer’s, and dementia awareness event on June 10, 2026, from 8 am–1 pm in the North Tower Atrium. UF Health, PeCAN, MindANCHOR, and Alzheimer’s Association logos appear at the bottom.

ALT Graphic featuring a headshot of Dr. Anastasia L. Barnes, MD, in a white UF Health lab coat, positioned in front of the UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases building. A large blue text box contains a quote that reads: “Apathy was even more prevalent than we initially predicted and we found correlations with anxiety and depression, motor UPDRS score, cognitive severity and patient and caregiver quality of life.” Beneath the quote, the text reads: “Anastasia L Barnes, MD” and “Senior Movement Disorders Fellow.” The UF Health logo is visible on Dr. Barnes’ lab coat, and the institute building appears in the background.

ALT Decorative image of elderly man gripping a glass of water with the text "Cortical vs subcortical recordings to drive closed loop deep brain stimulation in essential tremor

ALT Young boy at playground in wheelchair smiling with text "Cell death discovery. Dysregulated nuclear Lamin B1 in DYT1 dystonia thickens nuclear lamina and disrupts 14-3-3 proteins

ALT Did you know? AI-powered MRI technology can now help distinguish Parkinson’s disease from similar neurological disorders with over 93% accuracy in some cases.

ALT Did you know? Researchers are using smartwatches and wearable sensors to detect subtle movement changes linked to Parkinson’s disease, sometimes before symptoms become obvious.

ALT Did you know? Scientists now believe Parkinson’s disease is not one single disease, but multiple biological subtypes that may progress differently from person to person.

ALT Medical student Chase Comprosky shares gratitude for mentorship in brain stimulation research using machine learning at a symposium. “I’m incredibly grateful for the mentorship and support I’ve received through my research at the Fixel Institute, especially from Drs. Joshua Wong and Jackson Cagle. This experience has further strengthened my interest in integrating medicine, technology, and neuroscience research to advance our understanding and treatment of neurological disease.”

ALT Medical student Melanie Rodriguez is recognized for beign a semifinalist at the Medical Student Research Symposium. “Being involved in neurological research at the Fixel Institute has strengthened my appreciation for collaboration, innovation and the impact research can have on future patient care.”

ALT Dr. Michael Jaffee performing motor test with a patient in an exam room with the text overlay "Start and Spark"

ALT Professional headshot of Diego Guarin, Ph.D., with the title of his presentation " Measuring motor symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: all you need is video"

ALT Text that says: "Researchers are using AI-powered video analysis and computer vision to measure Parkinson’s motor symptoms like tremor, gait and bradykinesia using only smartphone videos. Home-based video assessments showed a 100% video collection rate over six months, highlighting the potential for more accessible and scalable remote monitoring tools for Parkinson’s disease."

ALT Drs. Davydow and Pontone stand outside of the Fixel Institute clinic. Text overlay states "JAMA Network Open""Exposure to air pollutants and lewy body dementias: a nationwide case-control study."

ALT Air pollution may influence brain health long before symptoms appear. Researchers examined how long term exposure to fine particulate matter and other pollutants was associates with Parkinson's disease dementia and Lewy body dementia. The findings add to growing evidence connecting environmental exposures and neurological disease.

ALT What did researchers find? Higher air pollution exposure was associated with increased risk of Parkinson's-related dementias. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) showed some of the strongest associations. Results support the need for continued research into environmental contributors to neurodegenerative disease.

ALT Why this matters. Understanding environmental risk factors may help researchers better identify, prevent and treat neurological diseases in the future. These findings also highlight the importance of public health efforts aimed at improving air quality and reducing harmful exposures.

ALT Group photo of 3 of Fixel's speech language pathologists holding a sign that reads "speech language pathologist day"

ALT Graphic showing headshots of two SLPs and their favorite thing about their job. “What I love most about being an SLP is helping facilitate communication between patients and their care partners.” says Nicole Herndon, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S “My favorite part about being an SLP is helping patients communicate and swallow, improving their quality of life every day.” says Brandon Sapp, M.A., CCC-SLP

ALT Graphic showing headshots of two SLPs and their favorite thing about their job. “One of my favorite parts about being an SLP is learning about my patients’ lives—we meet so many interesting people, and I get to hear stories and experiences I might never encounter otherwise.” says Elizabeth Tortolini, M.A., CF-SLP “Being a SLP means so much to me because I get to help people find their voice—sometimes when they feel like they’ve completely lost it.” says Jaime Miale, MA, CCC-SLP

ALT Living Loud Voices of Tourette's webpage promoting Tourette Inspiration Corner with flowers in the background. Graphic reads: "A space for all ages to hear from people in the Tourette Syndrome community. Through a collection of pre-recorded videos, individuals share their personal experiences, advice, and messages of encouragement. We hope these stories inspire understanding, connection, and hope."