Existing Antihistamine Drugs Show Effectiveness Against COVID-19 Virus in Cell Testing
Three common antihistamine medications have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found.
UF Health Researcher Helps Show Hormone Can Reverse Inflammation From Fatty Liver Disease
Pushed by the obesity epidemic, a rising number of Americans are being diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition that can lead to liver inflammation and cirrhosis. It is now the leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States.
National Effort to Hasten Treatments for Those With Pancreatic Cancer Enrolling Patients at UF Health
A novel clinical trial platform that aims to accelerate treatment discoveries for people battling pancreatic cancer is now enrolling patients at 15 sites... Read More
Therapeutics Company Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreements for Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Technology Developed by UF Researcher
Decibel Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel restorative gene therapeutics to treat hearing loss and balance disorders, has announced exclusive license... Read More
Dr. Adrian Tyndall Named Associate Vice President for Strategic and Academic Affairs for UF Health
Adrian Tyndall, M.D., M.P.H., has been named to a new system-level role as associate vice president for strategic and academic affairs for... Read More
UF Health Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Trial Aimed at Creating New Treatment for COVID-19
University of Florida Health has enrolled its first patient in a clinical trial for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ monoclonal antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19,... Read More
UF Health Study Shows Flu Vaccination Might Confer Protection Against Severe COVID-19
A flu vaccination might do more than protect against influenza. It might also shield some people from a severe case of COVID-19... Read More
UF Health Jacksonville to Start Five COVID-19 Research Projects
UF Health Jacksonville is actively enrolling patients in COVID-19 research studies to help researchers and clinicians understand and target treatment options for... Read More
UF Health Researchers Find Anticancer Drugs Are Also Effective Against Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Cancers
The Epstein-Barr virus is a common, persistent and elusive invader. It typically spreads through saliva during childhood and often goes dormant after... Read More
Dr. Lampotang & Team Receive a UF Innovation Award for PanVentTM
Congratulations to Samsun Lampotang, Ph.D., FSSH, FAIMBE, Gordon L. Gibby, MD, MSEE, David Lizdas, BSME, and their team, who have been honored... Read More
