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McKnight Brain Institute

Dr. Elias Sayour, Chong Zhao and Arnav Barpujari discuss the mRNA cancer vaccine developed at the University of Florida.

New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers fierce immune response to fight malignant brain tumor

In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research
UF-developed mRNA cancer vaccine reprogrammed immune system in clinical trials to attack aggressive brain tumor
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
Two doctors in an office pointing at a computer screen

Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., named director of UF’s McKnight Brain Institute

In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research
Dr. Bizon is chair of the UF College of Medicine department of neuroscience and an expert in brain aging
By Todd Taylor
Joseph Gullett looks at scans on a computer screen.

UF study shows artificial intelligence’s potential to predict dementia

In Featured Article, Research
The findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
Woman touching leg of a newborn baby boy lying in a crib

UF team joins national study of brain development in infants, children

In Featured Article, Research
Involving 25 institutions across the country, the study will enroll thousands of pregnant women and their babies
Brain scans

HIV drug shows potential to combat genetic form of dystonia in preclinical study

In College, Featured Article, Research
FDA-approved medication for HIV restored multiple brain abnormalities in mouse model of genetic form of dystonia
Dr. Brian Hoh

UF Health neurosurgeon awarded $38 million grant to lead national stroke prevention trial

In College, Featured Article, Research
The double-blinded, randomized clinical trial across 115 U.S. sites will include 1,683 participants
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
Brain scans on computer screens.

Mental confusion, disorientation may be early warning sign of severe COVID-19

In College, Featured Article, Research
Spotting signs of encephalopathy in patients with COVID-19 could help physicians initiate therapy much earlier
By Jill Pease
Two surgeons implant a device.

UF Health first in U.S. to implant new, advanced deep brain stimulation system

In College, Faculty, Featured Article
System is designed to more precisely target motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
A mom helps her son with homework while his dad works on a laptop.

Returning to learning during COVID-19

In College, Featured Article
Whether physically returning to school or learning from home, children and families face big changes this fall
Steven DeKosky

UF neurologist earns Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award

In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article
Dr. Steven DeKosky receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Alzheimer's Association for contributions to field
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee