Dimitry S. Davydow, M.D., M.P.H., discusses how prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide is linked to higher rates of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease dementia, suggesting that improving air quality could serve as a preventative measure to protect the brain health of aging populations.
Exposure to Air Pollutants and Lewy Body and Parkinson Disease-Related Dementias All Authors: Dimitry Davydow, MD, MPH 1,3Gregory Pontone, MD, MHS 2,3Michael Okun, MD 2,3Melissa Armstrong, MD 2,3Theresa Wimberley Böttger, PhD, MSc 4,5Camila Geels, PhD 6Lise Marie Frohn, PhD 6Jørgen Brandt, PhD 6Julie…
What does a renewed commitment to quality care look like in practice? For Dr. Tamara Almeyda, it means helping patients find treatment plans that support long-term success while continuing to grow through research and evidence-based care. Read more about her work and how she is helping advance the mission of…
The department recently gathered for a special lunch honoring Dr. Linda Provus-McElroy to express our gratitude for her generous donation of artwork from her late husband, Dr. Ross McElroy’s collection. Dr. McElroy was a beloved former faculty member in our department. The event included a walkthrough of…
Czerne Reid, Ph.D. helps AAAS members translate complex research into accessible public-facing communication. AAAS features her work in this spotlight.
Exciting new research from Dr. Carol Mathews is helping advance personalized medicine in the treatment of depression. The findings highlight the potential of genetic testing to help guide antidepressant treatment decisions.
Dr. Vas is part of the Bystander Overdoes Action Team (B.O.A.T.) based at UF Healthstreet. B.O.A.T. is an initiative dedicated to enhancing opioid prevention resources and providing life-saving education.
In a rapid-fire data blitz held Wednesday evening, 18 neuroscience investigators, including psychiatry faculty Amanda Elton, Ph.D., and Barry Setlow, Ph.D., presented their latest research findings supported by the MBI Accelerator Program. The program has awarded more than $2 million in seed funding to help foster new collaborations and…
