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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome Tara to the Fixel family as the heart of our brand-new Fixel Café — now officially open! 💙 Stop in, say hi, and enjoy something tasty.☕

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Fixel researchers joined forces with the McKnight Brain Institute and UF’s Intelligent Clinical Care Center to bring AI into Parkinson’s care. 🧠 Check out MBI’s article to learn more about this innovative approach!

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

What better way to cap off DBS Think Tank XIII than with a photo of the incredible people who make this event so special! 🧠✨ #DBSThinkTank2025 #Innovation #DeepBrainStimulation #FixelInstitute #UFHealth

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Countdown’s on ⏳ Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and more are coming to the Fixel lobby this fall! ☕✨ #SomethingBrewing #FuelingFixel #FixelCafe

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Announcing this year’s Mangurian-Fixel-McKnight Collaboration pilot grant recipients! Now in its 5th cycle, this program funds innovative LBD research, with support from UF's Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease. Congrats to the awardees!

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

This past fall, the Collier and McGurn families signed a $1 million check to support the development of an innovative AI tool designed to share cutting-edge treatments for advanced Parkinson’s disease with physicians worldwide. Read the UF Health story: giving.ufhealth.org/2025/01/08/f...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

New research links SSRI use to apathy in Parkinson’s disease. Key takeaway: Choosing the right antidepressant is vital for managing PD symptoms. #ParkinsonsResearch #MentalHealth #Neurology 🔗Read More: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

🎉 Wishing everyone a Happy (early) New Year! 🥂 In 2024, we celebrated 5 years as the Norman Fixel Institute, reflecting on milestones made possible by our amazing patients, researchers, donors, and staff. Here’s to more progress ahead! ✨ Read more: fixel.ufhealth.org/2024/12/31/f...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

🏆 Congrats to Dr. Irene Malaty, Amanda Fessenden, and the UF Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence for their award in Nashville, TN, recognizing innovative strategies that improve hospital safety for Parkinson’s care!

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

🎉 The Fixel Institute is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Fixel-Tyler's Hope Award for Targeting Dystonia! 🏆✨ A special thank you to Tyler’s Hope for their generous support in funding this award. Together, we’re advancing dystonia research! 💡

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🎙️ Tuesday’s Start&Spark spotlighted groundbreaking research! Dr. Abbas Babajani-Feremi shared insights on the MEG machine after his talk, "From Brainwaves to Speech: AI-Driven Mind Reading with MEG." 🧠✨

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

New findings highlight the role of early life factors in ALS risk. Environmental exposures, along with genetic influences, may contribute to its onset. Addressing these factors early in life could be key to reducing future ALS risk. Explore the research!...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Join Tyler’s Hope and the Norman Fixel Institute for the Season of Hope Run on Dec. 7! 🏃 Choose a 5k or 15k along the scenic Hawthorne Trail. 🌳 Race starts at 9 AM—all for a great cause: supporting dystonia research! 💙 👉 Register now: loom.ly/yQqtwJ8

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us Saturday to celebrate 5 years of the Norman Fixel Institute at our tailgate—and a big Gator 🐊 WIN! A special thanks to Linda & Ken McGurn and Ani & Nathan Collier for their generosity, driving research & better brain health for all. 💙🧡

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Led by Fixel researchers, this cervical dystonia (CD) study reveals crucial links between CD and co-existing tremor. Key findings: Over 40% of CD patients have neck tremor, with women and those with longer disease duration at higher risk. Read More:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

🧠 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Let’s stand together in support of the millions impacted by Alzheimer’s and their families. Join us as we raise awareness, share research breakthroughs, and bring hope to the fight against this disease. 💜 #AlzheimersAwareness #EndAlz

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

🎬 Missed the HD Education Day Symposium? No worries! Catch up on all the insights and expert talks here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1HIpBSFAT4… 📲 #HuntingtonsDisease #EducationDay #HDCommunity #BrainHealth

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

🧠 Fixel researchers discover ERNA, a new signal to guide DBS in Parkinson’s & dystonia. 🔍 ERNA could help target precise DBS spots, improving treatment outcomes. 🎯 Goal: Enhancing DBS for better movement & quality of life. Full Study:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Trunk impairment and fear of falling are key factors in fall risk for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). A study shows that evaluating balance, fatigue, depression, and gait can help create effective fall prevention strategies. 📚Read More:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Probiotics may improve recovery in traumatic brain injury patients, reducing infections and mortality, especially in those over 50. While ICU stay wasn’t affected, probiotics could be a promising therapy for TBI. Read more: ...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

🧠 New from Fixel researchers! Dysautonomia in Parkinson’s may worsen motor, cognitive, and anxiety symptoms in “on” and “off” states—emphasizing the need for personalized care to boost quality of life! #ParkinsonsResearch #FixelInstitute Full Study:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

🧠 Fixel Institute researchers find Alzheimer’s biomarkers vary by race, with distinct biofluid markers in African American patients. Insights like these are crucial for better AD diagnosis and addressing health disparities. Full Study:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Bring ease and joy to the holiday season! Check out our guide full of tips and resources to help you or loved ones with Parkinson’s savor the season. ✨ #ParkinsonsAwareness #HolidayTips ❄️☃️ Click here for resources:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Fighting mealtime fatigue with smart nutrition tips! Check out dietitian Emily Truscott’s latest blog for energy-boosting ideas to make meals easier for people with ALS. #ALS #Nutrition 🍎🥦🥑 Read the full post:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Congrats to Amanda Currie on her newly published review! This research explores groundbreaking neuromodulation techniques for Parkinson's, including nanoparticles, blood-brain barrier opening, and gene therapy-innovations that could transform PD...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

What does Tyler’s Hope mean to you? 💙 We’re so grateful to be part of this amazing community and to celebrate during The 2024 Hope Weekend! Share your one-word thoughts in the comments! Let’s spread hope together! 💪✨ #TylersHope #CureDystonia

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

The Fixel Institute was grateful to support Tyler's Hope on Friday night. Diagnosed with dystonia at age 7, Tyler and his family have transformed their journey into a mission to fund research, discover treatments, and raise awareness. Inspired to stand with them! 💙

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Join us for our annual HD Patient & Caregiver Education Day, hosted by the UF HDSA Center of Excellence! Tune in via Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 AM for expert guidance and resources from Health specialists @UFHealth #HuntingtonsDisease #HealthEducation #HealthAwareness #HDSA

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

New study shows key symptoms like sleep issues, hallucinations, and cognitive decline in Dementia with Lewy Bodies can appear 2 years before diagnosis, allowing for earlier, targeted treatments. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39399551

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

New Date Alert! The 2024 Huntington Disease Education Day is now on Saturday, Nov. 2, 10AM–1:30 PM. Join UF Health experts like Dr. Nikolaus McFarland for insights on care, rehab, genetics, and more. Register or send Q&A to alana.mckay@neurology.ufl.edu. Zoom opens at 9:45 AM!

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

🎥✨ Check out this clip from last night’s Start&Spark—a monthly think-tank series! 🌟 In this video, Dr. Breton Asken gives a sneak peek into his talk, "Impactful Impacts: Why Repetitive Head Trauma Matters to Every Study of Aging and Dementia." 🧠💥

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

💃🧑‍🦽https://www.wuft.org/florida-good/2024-10-14/uf-arts-in-medicine-dance-class-provides-hope-to-individuals-with-parkinsons-disease-or-multiple-sclerosis

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Check out this article on Dance for Life, a UF Arts in Medicine program offering free online dance classes for people with Parkinson's, MS, and more. Led by UF Health experts, it fosters joy and connection for all levels, seated or standing!...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

A GWAS meta-analysis of 9,619 cases and 981,048 controls reveals genetic links to TD, including genes involved in neurodevelopment and loss-of-function intolerant genes. While replication is still a challenge, these findings mark a promising step forward!...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 12/10/2024

New Blog Alert! Dive into expert nutrition advice for better brain health and movement. Check out tips and more from our registered dietitian, Emily Truscott. Click the link below to check out Fixel's nutrition program and to read Emily's first post:...

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fixelinstitute.bsky.social @fixelinstitute.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

New research from Fixel's researchers! They've utilized video analysis and machine learning to detect motor symptoms in early-stage Parkinson’s disease with impressive accuracy, offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and better management.💡 Full Study:...

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