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Images tell stories, like this one showcasing a student participant at a HOBI event. The alt text reads: Student Zijian Xu points to a section of his scientific poster, as he explains his research to a HOBI education day poster showcase attendee. Well chosen and designed images and graphics make…
Workshop in Kenya builds strength in implementation science research
University of Florida health researchers are expanding collaboration with Mount Kenya University (MKU), one of the largest private universities in Africa.
Fellows in pediatric cancer to benefit from communications training
A successful communication skills training program about clinical trials is expanding to cover pediatric cancer. The workshop trains medical oncology fellows to communicate clearly with patients and their families about the benefits of enrolling in a clinical trial.
Shenkman honored as UF Distinguished Professor
Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shenkman, Ph.D., has earned the highest honor for a faculty member at the University of Florida: Distinguished Professor. This rare designation denotes the perseverance necessary to reach extraordinary academic achievement and influence.
Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia
Yi Guo, Ph.D., is a collaborator on new research that has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.
Daughter and mother expose neglect of women’s pain as co-researchers
A mother-daughter story of a painful, misunderstood disease is turning into a teachable moment.
Florida officials unveil $4.2M in Alzheimer’s research grants
McKnight Brain Institute: The project of Yonghui Wu, Ph.D., and Rui Yin, Ph.D., aims to develop innovative computational tools and analytical frameworks to better understand why some Alzheimer’s patients progress rapidly and others slowly, to improve future clinical trial design and interventions.
Undergrad Bishop wants to do everything (and nearly does)
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.
Manini earns professorship award for advancing aging research
Todd Manini, Ph.D., is one of four faculty members in the College of Medicine to be named a 2026 UF Research Foundation Professor.
