Transition in Leadership — UF Department of Neuroscience
Jennifer Bizon, Ph.D., has accepted the position of interim chair of the department of neuroscience at the University of Florida. Bizon currently... Read More
‘More Hopeful Outcomes’ on the Horizon for Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in about 1 in 15,000 births, is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood... Read More
An Interest in Bat Viruses Led to UF Health Virologist’s Development of Coronavirus Test
The UF College of Public Health and Health Professions’ department of environmental and global health and the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute, are... Read More
UF Professor Receives 2020 American Academy of Sleep Medicine Award
Several leaders in the field of sleep medicine and two members of Congress are recipients of the 2020 American Academy of Sleep... Read More
COVID-19 and Food Safety: Fact and Fiction for Food Production
Consumers are being bombarded with tips for what to do with their groceries during the coronavirus crisis. Leave them in the garage for... Read More
The Big Picture: EPI’s Director Speaks About the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Emerging Pathogens Institute was formed in 2006 to bring researchers across disciplines together with the goal of better understanding and anticipating... Read More
UF Professor Elected American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellow
University of Florida‘s Chemical Engineering professor, Richard B. Dickinson, Ph.D., was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). This honor is... Read More
UF-Led Ventilator Design Clears First FDA Review
A ventilator envisioned by a University of Florida engineer and built with do-it-yourself parts gained first-step FDA authorization this week, offering hope... Read More
Florida Watermelons: Crops in the Ground, Uncertainty Abounds
Today, as fruit and vegetable farmers in South Florida decide what to do with produce once destined for now-closed schools and restaurants,... Read More
From Robots to Drones, Agricultural Innovation Is Rapidly Changing
“Precision agriculture,” “artificial intelligence.” It sounds like content for a science fiction movie or TV show. But we’re not talking about “The... Read More
