Category: Research

UF Research Foundation names 2023 Professors

The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2023.

“This recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields,” said David Norton, Ph.D., UF’s vice president for research.

Improving your work-life balance can make you a more effective leader

Silencing your notifications and ignoring your email at the end of the workday could make you a better leader at your job.

Using art to improve health outcomes

In the United States, you won’t find many doctors sending patients to choir practice or insurance companies covering painting class. But in the United Kingdom, the National Health Service’s Arts on Prescription connects patients to cultural activities that match their interests — and funds their participation.

Unlocking VR’s potential for people with autism

Immersive technology that better serves young people with autism could have sweeping impacts on education, employment and independent living.

Newly discovered trigger for major depression opens possibilities for better treatments

A recent discovery by scientists at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology helps improve understanding of the biological causes of major depression.

“Everything you wanted to know about grants” workshop April 27

Bill Hart-Davidson, Ph.D., will lead a multi-session workshop on grants on April 27.

UF Research provides Dimensions and Altmetric databases free to UF community

Earlier today, UF Vice President of Research David P. Norton, Ph.D., announced UF Research has made subscriptions to Digital Science’s Dimensions and Altmetric databases available for free to UF faculty, students, clinical researchers and staff through GatorLink authentication.

COVID vaccines effective against Omicron, say UF biostatisticians

UF biostatisticians conclude in a recent paper that current COVID vaccines are effective against severe infection and disease from the Omicron viral variant.

Apply for the SEC Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program by May 26

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program gives faculty from one SEC university the opportunity to travel to another SEC campus.

Understanding when depression becomes a crisis

John B. Williamson, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the University of Florida, was recently asked by The Conversation to explain when depression becomes a crisis and what inpatient treatment entails.