UF Health Movement Disorders Centers of Excellence
Florida Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence
The Parkinson Foundation’s Centers of Excellence are chosen by a peer-review committee that bases designation on an individual center’s demonstrated excellence, their resources, and their dedication to Parkinson research, clinical care and outreach initiatives.

Tyler’s Hope Dystonia Center for Comprehensive Dystonia Care
In 2008 the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration was designated as the first Tyler’s Hope Center for Comprehensive Dystonia Care.

Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence
The Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence award recognizes centers nationwide who have distinguished experts in the diagnosis and management of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and creates a network of research centers committed to developing safe and effective treatment for people living with the disease.

Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
Kids and adults living with Tic and Tourette syndrome need an interdisciplinary environment for treatment, and also an opportunity to participate in cutting edge research. The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health and the UF Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders (C-COARD) have come together to provide that environment.

HDSA Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence at UF Health
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) has designated the UF Huntington’s Disease Clinic a Center of Excellence, one of 43 centers across the country. Our Center provides services to HD patients and families in Florida and surrounding regions.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Atypical Parkinsonism Center of Care Clinic
In response to a critical need for care and research in this area our group decided in 2010 to pull together existing resources and to push forward toward a Center of Excellence for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders. The Center is now recognized as a CurePSP Center of Care.

Interdisciplinary deep brain stimulation at UF Health profiled by Smithsonian Magazine
THEY “BREACHED THE WALL”
There often is a wall between the neurosurgeon and the neurologist in Deep Brain Stimulation procedures. But there has been no wall between Dr. Kelly Foote & Dr. Michael Okun or between our other neurologists and the neurosurgeon. Our team was featured in an article in Smithsonian Magazine.

News Updates
“Power in Knowing” Program Educates the Community
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people of all races, ethnicities and ages. However, there is a common misconception that PD only impacts older…

Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This year, the Parkinson’s disease (PD) support organizations…

20th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium
In-person and Virtual- May 21, 202220th Annual Parkinson’s SymposiumJoin us this year for our 20th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium in for…

Events
UF Movement Disorders
Upcoming Events
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Aug 12
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Aug 19
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Gainesville Parkinson’s Support Group
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, 3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
12:30pm to 2:00pm
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Aug 26
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Sep 02
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Care Partner Group
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, 3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
11:00am to 12:30pm
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Sep 09
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Patient Education
19th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium (Virtual)
April 10, 2021
Our Keynote speaker is Dr. Bryce Buchowicz, speaking on Vision Changes in Parkinson’s Disease, followed by a discussion on current and upcoming therapies in Parkinson’s by Dr. Leonardo Almeida. After the two main speakers, viewers have the option to join one of two tracks. Either the “Parkinson’s 101” track for people just learning the basics, or the “Experienced Track” for people who have lived with Parkinson’s for many years and are well-versed on the basics.

Parkinson’s Treatment Tips
PD Movers Book Addressing Black and African…
The PD Movers organization has put together a colorful and personalized story book called “The PD Movers, We Keep Moving: Living and Thriving with…

Knowledge is Power: A Parkinson’s Story
Knowledge is Power: A Parkinson’s StoryRead About Jane and Ed’s Story

“Power in Knowing” Program Educates the Community
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people of all races, ethnicities and ages. However, there is a common misconception that PD only impacts older…

Parkinson’s Treatment Tips
Published Research Updates
Electrophysiological evidence of the role of the…
Yuqing Li and Dr. Yuning Liu’s findings published in the journal Brain Research Bulletin.
UF Lewy body dementia expert earns $3.2 million…
The grant will fund a study led by Melissa Armstrong, M.D., an associate professor of neurology, to improve end-of-life experiences for individuals…
Diffusion MRI for measuring Parkinson’s disease…
“Free water” may sound like what happens when you drink too much water. It is actually “fluid unconstrained by brain tissue, likely because of…