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UF researchers recently boarded parabolic flights over Zurich, Switzerland, taking experiments 30,000 feet into the air to study how human cells respond to microgravity. Read more on UF Health’s website: ufhealth.org/news/2026/uf-re…
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One month ago, we celebrated the third annual @UF College of Medicine Week and all the faculty, staff, students and trainees who make our campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville special. Revisit some of the #UFMedWeek highlights and photos at news.drgator.ufl.edu/2026/10…. 📸 🐊
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A new study published in BMC Endocrine Disorders helps better characterize medically underserved populations with Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes treated with insulin that are seen for care in Federally Qualified Health Centers in the US, a population often underrepresented in diabetes research. Led by PI Dr. Ashby Walker, UF Diabetes Institute Associate Director of Community and Population Health, and Dr. Young-Rock Hong, Assistant Professor of Emory University, the study analyzed electronic health record data on 16,000 adults with T1D and T2D from 40 FQHCs and over 300 clinical care sites across 17 states. More than half of patients lived below the federal poverty level, and half (50.8%) had an HbA1c above 9.0%, with low utilization of technologies like Continuous Glucose Monitors and Insulin Pumps (<5%). The findings emphasize the need for interventions to address long-standing disparities in low-income communities and to expand access to diabetes technology and self-management support in safety-net primary care. Read the full study here: link.springer.com/article/10…
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A $2.3 million, five-year federal grant will help UF train more specialists in autism and other developmental disabilities, with goals of earlier diagnosis, more coordinated care and greater access to services for Florida families. ufhealth.org/news/2026/uf-se…
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How do we improve reading proficiency statewide? Laurie Gauger, clinical assoc professor & director of the UF Reading Program, has received a $136,000 gift from the Scottish Rite Foundation to provide intervention to children who are struggling to read. phhp.ufl.edu/2026/10/14/with…
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The Center for Integrative Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease hosted its Early Career Symposium last week, bringing together students and trainees from across @UF to share their research. View photos at ufcollegeofpharmacy.smugmug.…
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Join us for @UF College of Medicine AI Day next Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 a.m. to noon at @UFMBI. All faculty, researchers, trainees and collaborators are invited to connect and discover the intersection of AI and health sciences. Learn more at ai.ufl.edu/ai-university/ai-….
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Could HIV be locked in its dormant state? A $3.4 million NIH grant will help UF researcher Susana Valente, Ph.D., study a “block-and-lock” strategy aimed at keeping the virus inactive without ongoing treatment. That goal remains years away. ufhealth.org/news/2026/new-g…
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.@UFHealth researchers have identified stem-like immune cells that may help sustain the autoimmune attack behind Type 1 diabetes. brnw.ch/21x64kR
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One gold star for each day of sobriety. On Aug. 26, Dave Romrell placed his 365th. After treatment at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center, he’s sharing his story during National Recovery Month to offer hope. ufhealth.org/stories/2026/36…
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Robyn Nelson, an integral part of @ufpsych's Fear Facers Camp, combines her expertise as a clinical research manager with her personal experience with #OCD to help children overcome phobias and gain confidence. Read more about Robyn's work ⬇️
At UF’s Fear Facers Camp, kids with OCD, anxiety and other phobias work to overcome their fears using evidence-based therapies. CRM Robyn Nelson uses her own experience with OCD to help counselors and encourage participants during sessions. Learn more: news.drgator.ufl.edu/2026/09…
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A new UF Health Cancer Institute study shows cancer diagnoses go down in December and rise in January. Do the seasonal holidays delay patients from seeing their doctors? Read about the findings, published in @JAMANetworkOpen: go.ufl.edu/grm6pki
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A special game day moment in The Swamp! @BrianHoh1, dean of @UFMedicine, presented today’s game ball to members of the UF Health Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit.
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A $3.1M @theNCI grant for Dr. Jon Kim prioritizes impactful translational research on canine hemangiosarcoma and angiosarcoma in humans. Personalized, precision medicine for dogs + expedited, translational impact on human medicine = win, win. 📲vetmed.ufl.edu/2026/09/22/3-…
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.@UF study in @jclinicalinvest unveils mechanisms driving pain in myotonic disorders, in which muscles have difficulty relaxing after contraction. Preclinical results also suggest that an already FDA-approved nonopioid drug might offer relief from myotonia-associated pain. Read more: bit.ly/4xKQSlz
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After 43 years of medical practice, teaching, and mentorship at UF, Desmond Schatz, M.D., is entering a new season of retirement. Though saying goodbye is bittersweet, we are honored to highlight his unparalleled leadership and devotion to patients, colleagues, and students at UF for more than 4 decades. Join us in celebrating Schatz’s outstanding career and lifelong dedication to preventing and curing diabetes. Read more about his legacy here: news.drgator.ufl.edu/2026/09…
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UF Professor Weizhou Zhang, Ph.D., recently led a multidisciplinary team of researchers to create a drug that effectively kills aggressive acute myeloid leukemia, or AML. Read more on the Doctor Gator website 👇 news.drgator.ufl.edu/2026/09…
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Happy College of Medicine Week! Wearing orange and blue today for Spirit Day with our wonderful dean's office staff. I hope to see many of our faculty, staff, students and trainees at our events throughout the week. View list of events: med.ufl.edu/comweek/
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UF Health Durbin Park brings a new 99-bed hospital, 24/7 emergency care, advanced imaging, surgery, cardiac care and more to St. Johns County. The hospital opens to patients Sept. 22. ufhealth.org/news/2026/uf-he…
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UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital is expanding to bring more specialty care to Marion County, including infusion, orthopaedic and sports medicine services. Current plans also include cancer services and urology. Learn more: ufhealth.org/news/2026/uf-he…
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