Lightning Strikes Again: Aniesia’s Kidney Transplant

It’s often said that lightning doesn’t strike twice, but in Ben and Felicia Morris’ life, it sure did. Ben and Felicia are the parents of three daughters…

UF Health a Center of Excellence for rare neuroendocrine tumors

October 7, 2024

In recognition of providing the most advanced treatments for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumors, as well as access to a coordinated team of experts, UF…

UF Health study alters dogma on cerebrospinal fluid

September 5, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While studying blood stem cells, Edward W. Scott, Ph.D., a professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, discovered something that may…

UF-developed genetic score improves outcomes by personalizing leukemia therapy

July 30, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Using patients’ own genetics to tailor their chemotherapy regimens appears to improve outcomes in children with acute myeloid leukemia, a…

High school interns gain valuable hands-on lab experience, thanks to foundation gifts

June 27, 2024

JUPITER, FL — Sixteen students from Palm Beach and Martin Counties have donned lab coats and safety glasses for the summer, as they immerse themselves in the…

UF Health gene therapy scientist named to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

May 30, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The kid was curious about how things worked. One day in his grandparents’ New Jersey home, the 8-year-old spied an old mantel clock that…

Study pinpoints molecular changes in rats after exercise

May 1, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Lab rats and their exercise treadmills may hold the molecular answer to the health benefits of physical activity for humans. As part of the…

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Expert Shares UF Health’s Approach to Care, New Advances

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF…

UF Health researcher on team whose work could be vital in fighting drug-resistant bacteria

April 24, 2024

The battle that University of Florida Health researcher Eric Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., and his international team of collaborators are unraveling began several…

Fired up about neurons: New Wertheim UF Scripps scientist uncovers brain cell biology

March 26, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. — Science can lead to surprising places. Ezgi Hacisuleyman, Ph.D., had not intended to study the brain. Rather, she wanted to understand how…