Professor of Neuroscience at UF, Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph. D., reviews LRRK2 as the missing link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease (PD). More specifically, this review article looked into the scientific studies associating inflammatory bowel disease with Parkinson's through the LRRK2 gene which is involved in inflammatory activity in the gut, blood and brain.
From UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease New preclinical research led by UF neuroscientists shows that tau proteins, considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease pathology, build up in brain cells of mice and continue to be cleared. The novel finding published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica indicates that…
The Luttge Award is an open competition, honoring the graduate student of the year. This year, the William G. Luttge Award for Outstanding Graduate Research in Neuroscience competition will be held on April 2 at 2pm via zoom. Faculty and staff are invited. See attached flyers.
In September of 2020, research assistant professor, John Koren, Ph. D. joined UF Department of Neuroscience team.
UF Professor of Neuroscience, Wolfgang J. Streit, Ph.D., further investigates the role of microglia in sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
On Monday, March 9 Shyla Difuntorum successfully defended her thesis on an optogenetic approach, shedding light on the role of mPFC AT2R-containing neurons in anxiety like behavior.
University of Florida neuroscience students sparked excitement and intrigue among over 1,200 public school students across Alachua County through interactive brain activities during Brain Awareness Week, which began March 15.
University of Florida neuroimmunologist Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph.D., earned the annual J. William Langston Award for her service and dedication to the shared goals of The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease and ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today.
Carly Logan, Ph. D. has been selected as the Thomas H. Maren Junior Investigators Fund 2021 Postdoctoral Awardee. Carly Logan, Ph. D, The Thomas H. Maren Junior Investigators Fund provides seed money for promising postdoctoral fellows in the College of Medicine. The award amount is $25,000 per year…
We wanted to take a moment to thank Dr. Steven F. Maier, our diverse group of presenters, judges, and participants for making the 11th annual North Central Florida Society for Neuroscience chapter meeting such a great success! The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a nonprofit membership organization of scientists and physicians…
