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UF Health Congenital Heart Center changes siblings’ lives

After a sudden illness revealed a serious heart condition, nine-year-old Aubree received a lifesaving transplant at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Two years later, her sister Londyn faced a similar scare and received a groundbreaking pacemaker. Through both journeys, their family found both expert care and lasting support, forming deep bonds with the care team they now consider family.

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NIH Director highlights national biomedical priorities in UF address

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., shared his vision for biomedical research in the U.S. during a visit to UF earlier this month.

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Thermal cameras can be tricked by heat sources, study finds

Work by Sara Rampazzi, Ph.D., and her research group reveals thermal-based perception systems may be less reliable and secure than assumed.

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Cooking for a lifetime of cancer prevention

Join UF/IFAS Extension on March 30 at noon for an educational workshop and live cooking demonstration focused on colorectal cancer prevention.

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Join the Gator Vets network

Gator Vets is an informal, employee-led network supporting UF faculty and staff who are veterans, Guard and Reserve members, military spouses and allies.

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March 23, 2026

The great kiwi conquest

Coming up March 30 to April 27, rally your team and virtually embark on an epic journey across New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes.

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March 19, 2026

UF’s RoboPI lab makes waves with marine robots

As director of the UF RoboPI lab, Md Jahidul Islam, Ph.D., seeks to ease the danger for humans working and exploring in the ocean.

Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences Doctor José Chaparro inspecting a branch of an avocado tree.
March 19, 2026

Cold-hardy avocados could transform Florida’s fruit industry

Associate Professor José Chaparro, Ph.D., is leading the effort to breed avocados that can thrive in North Central Florida.

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March 19, 2026

Scientists create synthetic mucus to fight IBD

Luiz Roesch, Ph.D., and Brent Sumerlin, Ph.D., have created an artificial mucus that could prevent problems related to bowel inflammation.

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March 19, 2026

Research-backed toolkit tackles childhood food insecurity

Amy Mobley, Ph.D., is leading a five-year program to improve access to nutritious foods for families with young children in Alachua and Leon counties.

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March 19, 2026

Fresh, flavorful and in season

Choosing fruits and vegetables that are in season not only enhances flavor and affordability but also maximizes nutritional value.

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March 19, 2026

Improve your financial literacy with upcoming webinars

No matter what stage of life you are in, you can invest in your financial health — and overall well-being — by building healthy financial habits. To help you along your journey, we’ve partnered with experts in the field to host a variety of webinars throughout April, covering topics from managing debt to understanding Medicare, saving money with GatorPerks and more.

Read on to explore upcoming webinars and register today.

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