Category: Research
Michael Okun’s bold vision for a Parkinson’s-free future
When Michael Okun, MD, began treating people with Parkinson’s disease, he realized medicine too often focused on symptoms instead of stories. He wanted to understand not just what patients were losing, but what they hoped to keep.
Study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to fight cancer
Patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived longer than those who did not.
How to participate in UF’s AI Days
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the University of Florida’s fourth annual AI Days from Oct. 24–29. AI Days, sponsored by the AI^2 Center, are one component of UF’s larger push to engage the entire campus in artificial intelligence and will include a number of immersive events.
Study finds hidden blood mutations spark common health problems
UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found a surprising culprit behind obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease.
University of Florida unveils fastest supercomputer in higher education
UF leadership, corporate partners and state officials recently gathered for the unveiling of the country’s fastest university-owned supercomputer.
Batty pathogens: Why do bats spread so many diseases?
UF Emerging Pathogens Institute member Jim Wellehan, Ph.D., explains why bats are a common culprit in the spread of diseases.
Gatorade turns 60
From the formula that fueled the Gators 60 years ago to discoveries reaching the moon today, innovation is in UF’s DNA. Watch the video below to learn more.
UF scientist studies muscle loss in space
A new study led by Siobhan Malany, Ph.D., could help protect astronaut health as well as patients with muscle-wasting diseases on Earth.
Superheroes offer lesson in science, altruism and unnecessary capes
An international study led by UF Health endocrinologist Naykky Singh Ospina, M.D., analyzed the 25 top-grossing superhero movies.
UF leads the way in protecting research data from cyber threats
The University of Florida’s supercomputer, HiPerGator, is setting the standard for safeguarding data in UF’s $1.33 billion research portfolio.
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