McKnight Brain Institute

New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers fierce immune response to fight malignant brain tumor
UF-developed mRNA cancer vaccine reprogrammed immune system in clinical trials to attack aggressive brain tumor
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
UF study shows artificial intelligence’s potential to predict dementia
The findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
UF team joins national study of brain development in infants, children
Involving 25 institutions across the country, the study will enroll thousands of pregnant women and their babies
HIV drug shows potential to combat genetic form of dystonia in preclinical study
FDA-approved medication for HIV restored multiple brain abnormalities in mouse model of genetic form of dystonia
UF Health neurosurgeon awarded $38 million grant to lead national stroke prevention trial
The double-blinded, randomized clinical trial across 115 U.S. sites will include 1,683 participants
Mental confusion, disorientation may be early warning sign of severe COVID-19
Spotting signs of encephalopathy in patients with COVID-19 could help physicians initiate therapy much earlier
UF Health first in U.S. to implant new, advanced deep brain stimulation system
System is designed to more precisely target motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
Returning to learning during COVID-19
Whether physically returning to school or learning from home, children and families face big changes this fall
UF neurologist earns Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Steven DeKosky receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Alzheimer's Association for contributions to field