UF McKnight Brain Institute

Over the past decade, oxygen-based therapies for neurological conditions have gained momentum at @UF and beyond.

This year's Therapeutic Acute Intermittent Hypoxia Workshop, led by @UFBreathe, brought together experts to share the latest research in this field, which now includes more than 50 clinical trials.

“This is one of those fields that has gone from very basic science to pretty much just the edge of being used in clinic,” said MBI Deputy Director Dr. Gordon Mitchell.

Read more: bit.ly/488k4sz

Congratulations to the UF student-run @NcfSfn on winning a national 2026 Chapter of the Year Award!

The award and $1K in prize money will be presented this month at the @SfNtweets annual meeting in Washington.

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In an in-depth @KnowableMag feature, MBI investigator Dr. Natalie Ebner discusses age-related risk factors that may increase older adults' vulnerability to financial scams.

An expert in cognitive aging, Ebner studies fraud vulnerabilities and strategies for staying safe.
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Scary, sciencey, silly ... this year's MBI Halloween Door Decorating Contest had it all!

We capped it off with a celebration in the lobby this afternoon, and the costumes were out.

Check out more photos of the decorated doors and the celebration in the replies, and have a safe and happy Halloween! 🐈‍⬛👻🎃🪦🧛🧟‍♀️

New @MolMetab study suggests timing could be key in successfully reversing obesity: that early drug intervention could make a big difference.

Researchers found an acute response in the mouse brain to a high-fat diet and weight gain, insights to help guide treatment targets.

Read the MBI Research Snapshot: bit.ly/4BuLvKm