Specific Brain Network May Be Key to Successful Aging, Study Suggests
The preservation of a specific brain network called the cingulo-opercular network, or CON, may be key in helping to maintain higher cognitive functioning during the aging process, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience and led by UF neuroscientists Adam J. Woods, Ph.D., and Hanna Hausman. “This paper demonstrates […]
Preparing a Person With Parkinson’s for a Hospital Stay
About 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s. Neurologist Michael Okun, M.D., medical director for the Parkinson’s Foundation and chair of neurology at University of Florida Health, says it is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world. One of the things that’s most troubling for patients, Okun says, is communicating their needs when […]
Florida’s Alzheimer’s Research Consortium Awarded $15 Million Grant to Focus on Diverse Populations
The 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, or 1Florida ADRC, a University of Florida-organized consortium of leading research institutions aimed at making Alzheimer’s and related dementias treatable, preventable and one day curable, has received a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging. The award will enable the consortium to […]
New Study Examines Relationship Between “Free Water” and Neurocognitive Function in Older Adults
A new study by UF neuroscientists, Joseph Gullett, Ph.D., a research assistant professor of clinical and health psychology in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions and Adam J. Woods, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical and health psychology and associate director of UF’s Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory, suggests that white matter “free […]
Brain Cancer Expert Elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Duane A. Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., a leading expert in the search for ways to treat aggressive adult and pediatric brain tumors, has been elected a member of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida. He was elected for “improving lives of adults and children with brain tumors through substantial advances in novel immunotherapies […]
Guidelines for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation During COVID-19 Pandemic
In an article published in the journal Brain Stimulation experts offer strategies and guidelines for clinical and research applications of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and low intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) during the COVID-19 crisis. “There is an evident, and in cases, urgent need to maintain NIBS operations through the COVID-19 pandemic, including anticipating future […]
Quicker Reviews, Designated Funding Speeds COVID-19 Research Efforts at UF Health
Amid the worst public health emergency in a lifetime, UF Health leaders have taken steps to speed novel coronavirus research, recognizing the urgent need to provide answers and options to the communities they serve. There are two key components of this effort: IRB retooled its approval process for coronavirus trials, and the UF Clinical and Translational […]
Research Snapshots: Drs. Ron Cohen and Vaughn Bryant
A study led by UF neuroscientists, Dr. Ron Cohen and Dr. Vaughn Bryant, published in Current HIV Research, demonstrated that individuals with past heavy alcohol use exhibit functional connectivity differences in the brain. Specifically, they showed decreased connectivity in frontoparietal networks, which play a key role in executive function, and increased connectivity to reward specific […]
Renowned Brain Tumor Researcher to Lead UF’s Efforts to Move Research Discoveries to Patients
A leading expert in the search for ways to treat aggressive adult and pediatric brain tumors, Duane A. Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., will direct the University of Florida’s efforts to speed research discoveries to improve health, as well as for UF’s expanded Clinical and Translational Science Award partnership with Florida State University. Mitchell was recently named director […]
Transition in Leadership — UF Department of Neuroscience
Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., has accepted the position of interim chair of the department of neuroscience at the University of Florida. Bizon currently is a professor and associate chair in the department of neuroscience and co-director of UF’s Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory. In addition, she serves on the College of Medicine’s promotion and tenure […]