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CNBC profiles PhD graduate and family’s obesity journey

The video shows Dr. Heeren and her family discussing their weight management journeys and recent adoption of injectable diabetes medications. You may notice scenes at the University of Florida where Dr. Heeren is jogging and playing tennis on campus.

Frail patients with breast cancer at risk for heart disease

Women undergoing treatments following breast cancer surgery may face a significant risk of heart disease, according to new findings from a research team at the University of Florida. The study found that 20 percent of post-operative breast cancer patients experienced heart problems after receiving secondary treatments such as chemotherapy.

The HOBI Year that was 2024

The year that was 2024 brings inspiration and excitement about what could happen at HOBI in the coming year of 2025.

In Memoriam: Shirley Bloodworth

Many fond memories have been shared since we learned about the passing of Shirley Bloodworth. Shirley was employed as a Community Scientist since 2015 and provided health care advice for several entities at the University of Florida.

Register for free institute about digital workplace

We are encouraging all HOBI staff members to register for the afternoon session with HOBIā€™s own Janet Brishke, the manager of the KidCare team in the Institute of Child Health Policy. Her presentation at 1 p.m. is titled ā€œAvoiding OnBOREDing: Designing Engaging, Effective Onboarding for New Hires.ā€

Sonya Heinz White: Impacting big data for health

Sonya Whiteā€™s dedication to providing exceptional support means both internal and external stakeholders have access to the resources and knowledge necessary to fulfill their roles and advance research.