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McKnight Brain Institute

Fast-paced Visual Blitz Engages Neuroscience Community

Twenty-four McKnight Brain Institute investigators presented dynamic and wide-ranging snapshots of the latest in neuroscience research Tuesday evening at an MBI seminar called “One Image, 100 Words.” In the fast-moving blitz, speakers projected a single compelling image or slide and gave an under-two-minute description to spotlight innovative projects underway. Some…

BREATHE Co-Sponsors Alachua County Brain Bee

The BREATHE Center proudly co-sponsored the 2024 Alachua County Brain Bee alongside the BRAIN Center and the McKnight Brain Institute. The event took place at the McKnight Brain Institute on December 7, 2024. Gainesville area teens participated in the day’s activities and demonstrated their impressive neuroscience knowledge.

Special Screening: Move Me (Nov. 6, 5:30pm)

Join the McKnight Brain Institute, Center for Arts in Medicine, and Breathing Research and Therapeutics Center for a special screening of “Move Me” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at UF’s Malachowsky Hall Auditorium. This documentary follows dancer and director Kelsey Peterson’s journey after a life-changing spinal cord injury.

BREATHE Director, Gordon Mitchell, Named New MBI Deputy Director

BREATHE Center Director, Dr. Gordon Mitchell, has been named deputy director of the McKnight Brain Institute. Mitchell joins a leadership team of MBI Director Dr. Jennifer Bizon; fellow Deputy Directors Drs. Steven DeKosky, and Jada Lewis; and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Kevin McNaught, in guiding the MBI’s 230-member neuroscience…

Social & Science Jan. 24 with Dr. Pedro Trevizan-Bau

Join us on Tuesday, January 24th from 5-7pm atthe Sidecar at V Pizza (115 SE 1st St, 32601)! This special session will feature Gator NeuroScholars candidate, Dr. Pedro Trevizan-Bau from the University of Melbourne. He will present: “Neuroanatomy and neuropathophysiology of volitional control of breathing.” Come socialize with us and…