An undergraduate could get lost in the graduate student atmosphere on the top floor of Malachowsky Hall for Data Science and Information Technology, but that’s not the case for senior Harold Bishop. He has leapfrogged with ease into the mature world of graduate-level research and steady employment.
“We play a key role in responding to the cancer plan in the state of Florida, especially given the disproportionate burden in our region.” — Ramzi Salloum, Ph.D.
This year, Community Scientists Angela Howard, Stanley Richardson, Ty Davis, and Kristie Hill served as judges for poster presentations, offering valuable feedback grounded in lived experience and community perspectives.
At-home kits that allow women to collect their own samples for HPV testing have been shown to improve cervical cancer screening rates. But some women lack confidence in their ability to complete the collection themselves.
As the months accumulated, so did the accolades and accomplishments of our department. Take a stroll down HOBI’s memory lane as we revisit some of the moments, photos, and stories that got our attention this year.
The Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics never runs out of service initiative ideas to bring its community together, said Nicole Hammer, a co-chair of the department’s workplace and community engagement committee.
Naomi Parker, Ph.D., an assistant scientist in the University of Florida’s Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, never expected her path from rural Southeast Georgia to lead to cancer communication research.
“Our goal is to understand how we can meet the real-world needs of cancer survivors and caregivers, with a focus on quality of life,” said Kathryn Pluta, Ph.D.
The University of Florida is participating in a large national program to create an efficient and mobile healthcare delivery system for rural areas, awarded by Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. As hundreds of hospitals in rural areas struggle to survive financially,…
“I am very proud of all the great things our department and center do for the communities we serve ♡.” At the end of 2024, our colleagues located in The Villages struck gold when they searched for support for an older person in need. “Every…
