Neuroscience & PD Research
Welcome to the VVM lab!
Our research focuses on uncovering the mechanisms underlying neuronal loss in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), with the goal of developing effective therapeutic strategies. We focus on innovative immunotherapies and the intricate communication between the gut and brain. Explore more about each of these exciting areas here:
“Parkinson’s disease has no cure. At least not yet.
However, there are ways to delay the progression of the disease and still lead a long, fulfilling life. For Vinata Vedam-Mai, PhD, a research assistant professor at the University of Florida, her mother’s experience with Parkinson’s disease illustrated how dancing can offer a promising and innovative way to improve symptoms of this progressive illness…”
See more about Dr. Vedam-Mai’s journey with Parkinson’s Disease here:
