New lab photo just dropped. #BrainMappers #DreamTeam

Today we highlight the lab of Dr. Brian Hoh, who investigates the development and formation of cerebral aneurysms, why they rupture and the acute and delayed neural injury that occurs after they rupture. Hoh also leads a large clinical trial in stroke prevention. #MBI25_LABS

Congratulations to MBI member Dr. Linda Cottler, co-principal investigator of the ABCD Study FLORIDA, on being elected a 2023 Fellow of AAAS.

In sports as in stroke care, every second makes a difference. FLORIDA Health's Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit is a game-changer, saving lives by making every moment count. Just like athletes, we know time is of the essence. #ChampionHealthCare #TeamUSA #StrokeAwareness

Congratulations to our Movement PD Dr. Hess for winning the AAN Residency-Fellowship PD Recognition Award! This is the third consecutive win for UF, following former NCC PD Marc-Alain Babi MD and residency/stroke PD Christina Wilson, MD, PhD, FAAN - we're on a roll! UF Movement Fellowship UF MovementDisorders UF Health

Congrats to MBI researcher Dr. Catherine Price & her Perioperative Cognitive Anesthesia Network team on UF Health Quality Team Award. 1st-of-its-kind program seeks to identify older adults w/ risk of developing cognitive problems after surgery.

Read more: bit.ly/4aCqShO

MBI researchers UF.BREATHE are collaborating w/ BrooksRehabilitation on 4-year, $3.6M grant evaluating ways to optimize intermittent hypoxia therapy to improve breathing for people with spinal cord injury. Study's 1st participant enrolled in January.

Read more: bit.ly/3vMlkSJ

It was great to see so many UF residents, faculty, and alumni at our AAN reunion! Extra kudos to Chair Michael Jaffee, MD for the Gator badge accessories - we were the best dressed at the conference! UF MovementDisorders UF Movement Fellowship UF Health Comprehensive Stroke Center UF Neurocritical Care University of Florida Epilepsy Program UF Health

Study led by MBI researcher & UF PRICE associate director Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida (she, her, hers) demonstrates use of common brain MRIs to assess brain age, knowledge with potential to offer early warning of cognitive conditions & allow protective interventions.

Read more: bit.ly/49H12Ys

Our member Dr. Srini Subramaniam and Wertheim UF Scripps produced a compelling study that provides the first evidence of a widespread dichotomous effect on ribosome occupancy and protein abundance of mitochondria-related genes in Huntington's Disease.

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Today we highlight the lab of Dr. Coy Heldermon, who studies potential gene and stem cell therapies for mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB, or Sanfilippo syndrome type B, a rare genetic disorder in children leading to neurodegeneration & with no known cure. #MBI25_LABS

BREATHE will be in full force at UF PHHP Days 2024 with multiple presentations by trainees and a whole session on Respiratory Rehab/Function (April 16, 9:15-10:15am). We hope to see you there! 👇

Innovation and dedication at UF Health are shaping the future for patients and Team USA. Human progress has no finish line. ➡️ HumanProgress.UFHealth.org #UFHealth #ChampionshipHealthCare #TeamUSA

Only 1 in 4 respondents to a recent McKnight Brain survey have talked to their doctor about brain health. Talking to your doctor is a great way to be proactive about maintaining your brain health. Learn more & get tips to start the conversation here: McKnightBrain.org/BrainWorks.

MBI researchers report that transcranial direct current stimulation holds promise as noninvasive, drug-free option to treat depression & anxiety. Next steps should include a phase 3 randomized clinical trial, the investigators say.

Read more: bit.ly/4amxSPD

When UF BME Professor Dr. Kevin Otto first learned of the UF Academy, his curiosity sparked a transformative journey that became the most powerful experience of his career.

Read on to learn about the academy’s impact on Otto’s professional growth.👇

news.hr.ufl.edu/spotlight/curi…

On WUFT News podcast, FLORIDA's Jesse DeSimone, PhD explains Alzheimer's Association study suggesting link b/w abnormal amyloid blood levels & brain-microstructure changes on free-water MRI. Findings could yield new method for earlier Alzheimer’s detection.

Listen here: wuft.org/podcast/the-po…

📣Hey there, Breathers! We are looking for predocs & postdocs interested in #RespiratoryResearch . Learn more about our NIH NHLBI T32 fellowship & apply by May 10 at bit.ly/2PUFrbN. 👇

Two new papers examine factors influencing quality of life for patients w/ Lewy body dementia & their caregivers. Study led by UF McKnight Brain Institute & Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases researchers highlights which symptoms have therapeutic options & where strategies are needed. mbi.ufl.edu/2024/04/11/stu…

Congratulations to Dr. Montalvo, named as a 'Champion of Change' for her residency wellness advocacy! We are so thankful to have her as our APD. Congrats as well to the MSTU team and Dr. Ameli's MediGator program - UF Neurology was well-represented at the award ceremony! 😊🐊🧠