UF College of Medicine Investigators Pursue Multidisciplinary Research Projects After 2025 UF Research Opportunity Seed Fund Award Selection

Two primary investigators were awarded for research exploring organ transplant and cancer immunotherapy advancements.

After winning 2025 UF Research Opportunity Seed Funds (ROSF) this June, College of Medicine investigators are already making headway on their innovative plans.  

Administered by the UF Office of Research, the annual ROSF program funds select scientists leading cross-college, multidisciplinary research initiatives. This support helps spark new research synergies and lays the groundwork for innovative, long-term collaborations.  

In late 2024, the college submitted its 10 strongest proposals. Of those 10, Sergio Duarte, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, and Leighton Elliott, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, were selected for projects exemplifying the program’s emphasis on high-impact novel research.    

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