Discussing advances in brain injury science at UF
Neural Networks
Want to learn more about the brain injury network here at UF? Starting in Fall 2022, center members will produce short videos regarding their work, collaborations, and hopes for the center in our Neural Networks series. These vignettes will be posted throughout the year. In preparation for our upcoming Strategic Planning Retreat, center members in a variety of areas developed overviews to kick off the series and share on our new Neural Networks page.
Neuroscience
Joe Abisambra, PhD
Center Deputy Director Dr. Abisambra discusses his lab’s objective to establish the molecular mechanisms that ink tauopathy with brain dysfuction, with an emphasis on TBI.
Clinical & Health Psychology
Breton Asken, PhD, ATC
A new assistant professor in the Department of Clinical & Health Psychology and at the Fixel Institute, Dr. Asken discusses his research in neurodegenerative outcomes of head trauma exposure.
Neurology & AI
Abbas Babajani-Feremi, PhD
New UF faculty member and Director of the Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Lab, Dr. Babajani-Feremi gives an overview of MEG applications in TBI and other neurological conditions as well as MEG opportunities for center members.
Anesthesiology
Sylvain Dore, PhD, FAHA
Dr. Dore, Director of Anesthesiology Research Programs, outlines his work on blood-related toxicity after TBI and potential therapeutic targets.
Neurosurgery
Brian Hoh, MD, MBA
Dr. Hoh, Chair of UF Neurosurgery, gives a snapshot of the research in his laboratory, including cerebral aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage acute neural injury, and intracranial vascular atherostenosis.
Neurology
Giridhar Kalamangalam, MD
Dr. Kalamangalam discusses current research in the UF Epilepsy Division and areas of collaborative potential.
Neurology
Carolina Maciel, MD, MSCR
Dr. Maciel, Director of Research for the Division of Neurocritical Care, gives an overview of her team’s current research focused on the brain-gut axis and the blood brain barrier as well as their collaborative VIGAB-STAT trial.
Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
Shahab Vahdat, PhD
A two-time Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund awardee, Dr. Vahdat outlines his work on the mechanisms of neuroplasticity underlying sensory motor skill learning and stroke recovery.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Heather Vincent, PhD
Dr. Vincent, Vice Chair of Research for PM&R, outlines key research initiatives and trials in this new department and potential areas of collaboration, specifically in the realms of TBI and stroke rehabilitation.
Biomedical Engineering
Lakiesha Williams, PhD
Center Steering Committee member Dr. Williams gives an overview of her work focused on TBI in the Tissue Mechanics, Microstructure, and Modeling Lab here at UF.
