department of neuroscience
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Celebrating the College of Medicine’s 2026 UF Research Foundation Professors
Five of the college’s faculty members were included among the 34 named universitywide
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Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., named director of UF’s McKnight Brain Institute
Dr. Bizon is chair of the UF College of Medicine department of neuroscience and an expert in brain aging
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Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline
Recent large-scale studies suggest eating ultra-processed foods may exacerbate age-related cognitive decline
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Rounds of applause: Fall 2022
Recent awards and achievements of the UF College of Medicine community
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Neuroscience department fosters passion for research and solutions for brain health
Collegiality and collaboration spur success under the leadership of Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D.
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Meditation brings robust immune system activation, UF Health researchers find
The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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UF study shows artificial intelligence’s potential to predict dementia
The findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., named chair of UF department of neuroscience
Bizon has served as interim chair of the department since April 2020
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UF neurologist earns Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Steven DeKosky receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Alzheimer's Association for contributions to field
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Transition in leadership: UF Department of Neuroscience
Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., to serve as interim chair of department of neuroscience beginning April 13