Category: Spotlight

Gator alumnus returns to lead

Brendan Rich, Ph.D., recently joined the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, where he previously trained and found a passion for child psychology.

Connecting families to hope

Jennifer Hosford holding a child's drawing that was gifted to her.

Part problem-solver and part ringleader, Jennifer Hosford works behind the scenes to ensure clinical trials run smoothly.

Investigating sensory integration

UF PHHP Assistant Professor Stefanie Bodison, O.T.D., Ph.D., uses neuroimaging to understand sensory integration and evaluate the impact of treatments.

A cornerstone for character

Benice Ylagen smiling while holding a Superior Accomplishment Award certificate. Two coworkers join her for a selfie, also smiling and pointing toward her.

Over the past two years, UF Emergency Medicine has seen a profound transformation in its faculty recruitment and retention strategy thanks to Benice Ylagan.

Q&A with Dr. Tracy Centanni Rosen

Doctor Tracy Centanni Rosen gestures to her ear to demonstrate the science to a participant wearing a vagus nerve stimulator on her ear

Tracy Centanni Rosen, Ph.D., is a UF PHHP associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences. Read on to learn more about her work.

9 questions with Juan Gilbert

Doctor Juan Gilbert sitting in an office, smiling and wearing a suit with his hands clasped on the desk in front of him.

Juan Gilbert, Ph.D., shares how his work in human-centered computing is shaping voting technology, artificial intelligence and public safety innovations.

Keeping it in the family

Michelle Van Leer on the right, standing in front of the College of Medicine.

Michelle Van Leer, a double Gator, followed in her parent’s footsteps and has spent over three decades at UF Health.

UF Professor selected for Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Subrata Roy, Ph.D., a UF professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been selected for induction into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.

Small gestures with big meaning

Doctor Sharon DiFino smiling and gesturing to a table covered in three-dimensional, hand-carved, wooden symbols.

Comfort is being brought to UF Health cancer patients through hand-carved wooden symbols created by UF PHHP Clinical Assistant Professor Sharon DiFino, Ph.D.

ALAP helps leaders find their voice

Learn how Gillian Lord’s participation in ALAP has helped her find her voice as a leader and continues to influence her work.