UF Microbiome Expert Named UF Distinguished Professor
Christian Jobin, Ph.D., who leads innovative research on how the microbiome affects cancer, inflammation, and drug responses, has been named a UF Distinguished Professor, which is the highest faculty honor awarded at UF.
A Bacterial Toxin That Promotes Colorectal Cancer Metastasis
UF researcher Christian Jobin's study suggests that microbial cells in the gut can influence human health, with some contributing to colorectal cancer metastasis.
Why Listeria, a Less-Common Foodborne Pathogen, Is So Deadly
UF researcher Frederick Southwick highlights how Listeria, a resilient foodborne pathogen capable of surviving refrigeration and evading immune defenses, poses severe risks to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant people.
UF Health Developing First Treatment for Significant Pregnancy Risk
UF researchers are developing gene therapy to reverse a condition that significantly contributes to stillbirth and premature delivery.
Campylobacter Presence in CRC Found To Accelerate Tumor Metastasis
UF researcher Christian Jobin found that campylobacter bacteria have been found to be enriched in primary CRC lesions of patients with metastasis.
UF Health Researchers Propose an Update to Type 1 Diabetes Staging System
UF researchers have called for an update to the Type 1 diabetes staging system, urging the development of a more precise risk assessment method to reflect rapid advancements in science and medicine.
Common Food Poison Toxin Speeds Colon Cancer Spread, UF Researchers Find
A toxin in the bacteria that’s one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study led by UF researchers and international collaborators has found.
Diabetes Detectives
University of Florida aims to improve the lives of millions with diabetes through its clinical and research programs and is globally recognized for its efforts.
UF Health Researchers Awarded $11.8 Million Grant To Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
UF researchers exploring how combinations of antibiotics can fight resistant bacteria have been awarded an $11.8 million grant for work that could help save the tens of thousands of lives lost yearly to infections that are increasingly plaguing humanity.
Cancer Counteroffensive
UF has developed the team and resources necessary to continue research on novel immunotherapy treatments for bladder cancer.
