Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

What Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases does

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is a multidisciplinary clinical and research center operating within the University of Florida Health system in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 2016 through a major philanthropic gift from Kenneth and Laurie Fixel and renamed from the earlier Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration, the institute specializes in treating complex neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremor, Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer's and other dementias, ALS, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and Huntington's disease. It serves approximately 49,000+ patient visits annually through a portfolio of specialty clinics and houses designated Centers of Excellence for both Huntington's disease (HDSA) and Tourette syndrome (Tourette Association of America, one of 10 nationally). The institute is staffed by 65 employees including 30+ specialists in movement disorders and integrates neurologists, neurosurgeons, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and genetic counselors under a single roof to deliver coordinated, same-day multidisciplinary care.

The institute's core technology platform centers on team-based neurological care delivery augmented by advanced neuromodulation (Deep Brain Stimulation) and emerging AI tools including VisionMD computer-vision analysis for tracking Parkinson's motor symptoms and predictive analytics to distinguish between neurodegenerative diseases. It operates as the academic hub for $65+ million in federal research funding spanning 30+ UF and UF Health departments, runs 50+ active clinical trials (including the Enroll-HD observational platform with 30,000+ participants), and convenes two annual Think Tanks (DBS since 2012, AD+ for neurodegenerative co-pathology) that serve as convening venues for global experts. The upcoming Research & Technology Innovation Incubator (RTII), under construction as of September 2025, is designed to extend the institute's research footprint by enabling interdisciplinary collaboration across six UF colleges.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: clinical care services billed to insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient payments across its specialty clinics, and federal research funding (NIH grants, clinical trial sponsorships, foundation support) supplemented by philanthropy such as the $1 million Tyler's Hope gift that seeded the dystonia program. As a state-university entity rather than a venture-backed company, the institute does not publish standalone financials; its go-to-market motion is referral-driven, supported by UF Health's regional brand, the Centers of Excellence designations, the Southeast Consortium for Tourette care, and telehealth options for returning patients.

Name

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

Legal name

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

Website

https://fixel.ufhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is a University of Florida Health academic medical center providing multidisciplinary specialty care, clinical trials, and research for patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS, MS, Huntington's, Tourette syndrome, and other neurological diseases.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Neurological Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAJAH

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

SECONDARYHSADAIAC

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYHSABAEAJ

Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

Keywords

• Neurological care services
• Movement disorders clinic
• Multidisciplinary neurology
• Neurodegenerative disease research
• Centers of excellence

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Care Services: Revenue generated from patient care services including outpatient visits, diagnostic procedures, infusion therapies, rehabilitation services, and surgical interventions. Billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient payments.
2. Federal Research Funding: $65+ million in total federal research funding supporting programs across 30+ departments at UF and UF Health. Includes NIH grants, clinical trial sponsorships, and foundation support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Fixel Institute provides multidisciplinary neurological clinical care for movement disorders, Alzheimer's and dementia, ALS and neuromuscular disorders, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis, integrating neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical, occupational, speech, and social-work specialists under one roof. It also delivers federally funded research, clinical trials, genetic counseling, support groups, and educational training programs in neurological disease.

Product overview

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is a comprehensive neurological care and research center offering a unified multidisciplinary approach to treating movement disorders, cognitive disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The institute operates multiple specialized clinics including Parkinson's/Dystonia/Movement Disorders Clinic, Alzheimer's/Dementia/Memory Disorder Clinic, ALS/Neuromuscular Disorder Clinic, Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, and MS/Neuroimmunology Disorders Clinic. It also houses two designated Centers of Excellence (HDSA Huntington's Disease Center and Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence), research-focused Think Tanks (DBS Think Tank and AD+ Think Tank), and provides support services including genetic counseling, clinical trials, rehabilitation therapy, and various support groups/exercise programs. The institute's care model emphasizes collaborative treatment under one roof, integrating neurologists, neurosurgeons, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parkinson's, Dystonia & Movement Disorders Clinic

Quantifiable outcome

• 49,000+ annual patient visits for neurological conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Roche-GenentechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Sponsor of the GENERATION HD2 clinical trial studying investigational drug Tominersen designed to target the Huntingtin protein. The Fixel Institute serves as a participating site for this pivotal trial.
• Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2023HDSA Center of Excellence designation providing comprehensive Huntington's disease care including genetic testing, clinical care, support groups, educational events, and access to HDSA resources. The institute's Huntington's disease clinic received renewal as a Center of Excellence, integrating HDSA programs and services into patient care.
• Tourette Association of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2014Southeast Consortium Center of Excellence for Tourette syndrome, one of 10 nationally designated centers. The institute coordinates regional efforts across Emory University, Medical University of South Carolina, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and University of South Florida as part of the consortium.
• Southeast Consortium (Tourette)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2014Collaborative network of five Tourette Centers of Excellence including Emory University, Medical University of South Carolina, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and University of South Florida, coordinating patient care, education, and research regionally.
• Tyler Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia CurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier annual fundraiser (The Hope Weekend) celebrating 20 years of progress for DYT1 dystonia. Tyler Tyler’s Hope has contributed $1 million to establish the dystonia research center and continues to fund clinical trials and expand the Center of Excellence network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barrow Neurological Institute: Barrow is one of the few U.S. institutes dedicated exclusively to neurological care, with strong movement disorders, TBI, and DBS programs. Closest pure-play specialty-institute analog to Fixel's integrated care model.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a leading U.S. neurorehabilitation and research hospital with strong TBI, MS, and Parkinson's rehab programs. Comparable to Fixel's in-house PT/OT/Speech model and research-driven rehab approach.
• Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology: Mayo Clinic operates one of the largest U.S. neurology and movement disorder programs with deep subspecialty expertise and a comparable multidisciplinary model. It is a primary competitor for complex neurological referrals and federally funded research.
• Massachusetts General Hospital Movement Disorders Unit: Mass General's neurology department runs a flagship movement disorders program integrated with research and rehabilitation services, comparable in academic structure and clinical trial participation to Fixel.
• Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center: Johns Hopkins runs one of the most prominent U.S. movement disorder centers with deep DBS expertise and major NIH-funded research. Comparable academic-based multidisciplinary model with similar Centers of Excellence recognition.
• Emory University Movement Disorders Program: Emory is a Southeast Consortium partner for the Tourette Association Center of Excellence, making it a directly cooperating and competing academic neurology program in the same regional network.
• Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute: Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute houses large movement disorders, ALS, MS, and memory care programs within a single integrated specialty institute model similar to Fixel. Direct competitor for complex neurological referrals and clinical trial enrollment.
• UCSF Memory and Aging Center: UCSF Memory and Aging Center is a leading Alzheimer's and neurodegeneration specialty program with strong clinical trial infrastructure and research output. Comparable to Fixel's Alzheimer's/Dementia clinic and AD+ Think Tank mission.

Broad incumbents

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Neurology: Vanderbilt operates a broad academic neurology and neurosurgery program with overlapping subspecialties including movement disorders and dementia. Comparable in academic structure and Southeastern footprint.
• Duke University Health System Neurology: Duke's neurology and neurosurgery programs compete with Fixel for Southeast regional referrals and federal research funding, with comparable Centers of Excellence designations and clinical trial participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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