Distinguished departments

The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network recognized the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville's department of ophthalmology as being the top site in its network for 2008. The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network Quality Award was presented at a network meeting Feb. 8 in Tampa. The network is funded by the National Eye Institute and is dedicated to facilitating multicenter clinical research of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema and associated conditions. ... The UF Shands Eastside Community Practice, a full-service medical practice that serves east Gainesville, received the Eastside Business of the Year award from the East Gainesville Development Corp. The award was presented to Desiree Hayes, executive director of the practice at the EGDC's annual meeting and business awards March 12. Shown here are Kendall Campbell, M.D., medical director of the practice and an assistant dean in the Office of Minority Affairs, with fourth-year medical student Mark Newman at the clinic.