University of Florida, McKnight Brain Institute announce project to accelerate stroke research
With $1 million in support from University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding initiative, investigators at the Evelyn F. and William L.…
Todd Taylor
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Todd Taylor is the assistant director of communications for the McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida. Among his roles, he oversees and coordinates strategic communications; develops and implements PR strategy; manages online communications; and facilitates media requests.
He joined UF Health Communications in 2014 as a communications coordinator on the Strategic Communications team. In that role he managed publications; assisted with internal, business, public affairs and issues/crisis communications; supported internal clients; served on the media on-call and emergency response teams; and managed the team’s internship program.
Taylor previously worked as a public relations associate for University of Florida Performing Arts and as a journalist for several publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in journalism from Ball State University.
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Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., named chair of UF Department of Neurology
University of Florida neurologist Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., an expert in brain injury and sleep medicine, has been named chair of the UF College of Medicine’s…
UF Health to launch Florida’s first fleet of specialized ambulances to improve stroke care
To improve stroke outcomes for Floridians, UF Health is launching a statewide network of mobile stroke treatment units — specialized ambulances equipped to…
Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., named director of UF’s McKnight Brain Institute
Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., chair of the UF College of Medicine department of neuroscience and an expert in brain aging, has been appointed director of the Evelyn…
UF study shows artificial intelligence’s potential to predict dementia
New research published today shows that a form of artificial intelligence combined with MRI scans of the brain has the potential to predict whether people with…
HIV drug shows potential to combat genetic form of dystonia in preclinical study
A new study found that an FDA-approved medication to treat HIV restored multiple brain abnormalities in a mouse model of a genetic form of dystonia. Dystonia…
Keeping kids healthy during COVID-19
Richard DAlli, M.D., MEd, ScM, discusses ways to keep kids physically and mentally healthy during these challenging times.
Returning to learning during COVID-19
Carla Schmidt, Ph.D., BCBA-D, a clinical assistant professor in the University of Florida College of Education, provides tips for parents navigating these new…
UF neurologist earns Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Internationally renowned neurologist Steven T. DeKosky, M.D., the deputy director of UF’s Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute, was honored today…
Promoting positive behavior in children during COVID-19 crisis
Many parents are noticing changes in their children’s behavior during the COVID-19 crisis. During the short video below, Melanie M. Nelson, Ph.D., a UF Health…
Tips for parents during COVID-19 crisis
Andrea Guastello, Ph.D., provides tips to help parents get through these challenging times.
Engaging the elderly while social distancing
As we are encouraged to engage in social distancing during the coronavirus crisis, how do we stay engaged with our elderly friends and family members? During…
