Category: Faculty News

UF researcher helps make structures safer  

Following the 2021 Surfside collapse, Jennifer Bridge, Ph.D., has helped shape new legislation to improve and track building inspections for condos and co-ops.

UF scientist’s Parkinson’s work selected for innovative drug development effort

Matthew Disney, Ph.D., was one of five scientists selected for an ambitious two-year effort to move promising Parkinson’s disease discoveries to patients.

Promoting well-being through learner-centered education

Learn how to promote student well-being through the Gallup Big Six Experiences in this Center for Teaching Excellence Faculty Learning Community.

Watch UF scientist rocket to space at the Reitz Union Aug. 29

Take part in history on Thursday, Aug. 29, as the University of Florida’s own Rob Ferl, Ph.D., becomes the first NASA-funded academic to conduct an experiment in space as part of the Blue Origin New Shepard mission.

Join a watch party starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Reitz Union to track the countdown to launch at 9 a.m. and follow the dramatic 11-minute journey to space and back. Free popcorn and “astronaut food” will be available as the official Blue Origin webcast plays. The event is hosted by the Reitz Union and the UF Astraeus Space Institute.

UF research spending at record $1.26 billion for FY2024

The University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.26 billion in research in fiscal year 2024, thanks in part to a nearly 10% increase in federally funded research, compared to FY2023. Federally funded research accounts for about 46% of UF’s total and it has increased 46 percent over the last five years, to a record $581 million in 2024.

Explore UF Olympic Games news stories

As one of the top universities for Olympic athletes and Olympic medals, the University of Florida is a leader in interdisciplinary research and experts on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Explore a list of stories about UF’s prowess at this year’s Olympic games, set to begin this Friday, July 26.

AI transforms how UF researchers forecast and respond to disease

Jason Blackburn, Ph.D., a member of the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute, is using AI to search for patterns to help predict anthrax risk.

UF professor wins prestigious NASA award

UF esteemed professor Jacob Chung, Ph.D., has been awarded the Exceptional Public Service Medal from NASA.

UF smart sensor seeks to revolutionize patient safety

UF Health foot and ankle surgeon R. James Toussaint, M.D., and UF engineering professor Swarup Bhunia, Ph.D., have invented a new wearable Bluetooth device.

Barry Byrne named to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

UF Health pediatric cardiologist and geneticist Barry Byrne, M.D., Ph.D., will be inducted into the 2024 class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame this fall.