University of Florida Health Department awarded millions in research funding

The University of Florida Health Department is one of four institutions to be named a Research Center of Excellence.

The University of Florida will receive two million dollars that will help researchers work on new projects and form new collaborations for their Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases.

The Executive Director of the Fixel Institute, Michael S. Okun, said this is a testament to their work.

"The University of Florida and the University of Florida Health have done a great job with promoting Parkinson's and degenerate disease. This is really a marker that shows this is a place that's invested and we see ourselves as leaders in the field and really nice to the Parkinson Foundation recognize this group of investigators led by Malú Tansey. as leaders in the field," said Okun.

As a result of this recognition, the University of Florida will receive $500,000 each year for four years to give to the two programs.