Our Mission

To discover, develop and evaluate future treatments and diagnostics for degenerative central nervous system conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and other brain neurodegenerative disorders.

The Problem

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease have no known cure and are increasing in incidence with the aging population.

Our Core Concepts:

Multifaceted approach to the problems faced in the field of neurodegenerative disease research.

Our Goals:

Anticipated Milestones

A Message From Dr. Todd Golde, Center Director

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May22

CTRND Journal Club

From 4:30pm until 6:00pm

May29

CTRND Journal Club

From 4:30pm until 6:00pm

Jun1

Deadline for FTD 2012 Abstract Submission

all day event

Jun5

CTRND Journal Club

From 4:30pm until 6:00pm

Jun12

CTRND Journal Club

From 4:30pm until 6:00pm

Jun14

Dr. Eli Y Adashi lecture and reception

From 4:00pm until 6:00pm

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Recent News

CTRND Undergraduate Receives HHMI Science for Life Undergraduate Research Award

The HHMI has recognized Chase Chambers, a UF junior and member of Dr. Sylvain Doré’s research team, for his outstanding research work.  This award will provide him the opportunity to [...]

CTRND HHMI Student Recognized for Research Excellence

Marcelle Altshuler just received 3rd prize in the HHMI Science for Life Creativity in Arts and Sciences poster presentation for her work on “Developing Neurons are sensitive to TDP-43 Induction”.  [...]

CTRND Researcher 2012 Thomas H Maren Junior Investigator Awardee

Continuing the CTRND’s tradition of research excellence, Dr. Naruhiko Sahara has been honored as a recipient of a 2012 Thomas H Maren Junior Investigator award.    Dr. Sahara’s research explores the [...]