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UF researchers discover first-of-its-kind compound to target lung cancer cells

UF Health Cancer Institute, +2 more

July 16, 2026

A representation of the heat shock protein and where the compound binds.

UF scientists unmask gene activity in scoliosis

College of Medicine, +2 more

July 15, 2026

An academic model of a spine is in the forefront while a nurse speaks with a pediatric patient.

Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline

July 14, 2026

In this stock image, a man seated on a couch examines sleep apnea treatment equipment.

UF Health researchers map early immune attack in Type 1 diabetes

Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, +3 more

July 2, 2026

This microscopic image shows immune cells invading a pancreatic islet, a tiny cluster of cells in the pancreas that includes the insulin-producing cells destroyed in Type 1 diabetes. Cells in the islet appear in green, while immune cells driving the autoimmune attack appear in blue and purple. (Image courtesy of Nature Metabolism)

ARDS patients improve with experimental treatment

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology

June 30, 2026

Joe G.N. Garcia, M.D., the study’s first author and the physician-scientist who developed ALT-100, works with a colleague in a laboratory setting.

UF researchers develop rapid urine diagnostic test for prostate cancer

Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, +5 more

June 23, 2026

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The paper spray ionization source used in the new diagnostic test.

Inflammation's worst enemy: your diet

Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, +2 more

June 11, 2026

A stock photo shows a display of colorful vegetables.

UF Health Jacksonville trial explores DNA-guided treatment for acid reflux

College of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, +2 more

June 9, 2026

Ruchir Puri, M.D., M.S., an associate professor of surgery and a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon at UF Health Jacksonville, chats with a patient.

Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, +3 more

June 9, 2026

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Ramon Sun, Ph.D., and Matthew Gentry, Ph.D.

UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center expands next month

College of Veterinary Medicine, +1 more

May 27, 2026

Two UF Veterinary Hospital staff members huddle around a dog to provide care.

UF Health Central Florida opens primary care and multispecialty facility in Mount Dora

UF Health

May 21, 2026

UF Health Leesburg Hospital

A $3.5 million grant will help UF researchers identify viruses, limit infectious disease spread

College of Public Health and Health Professions, College of Veterinary Medicine, Emerging Pathogens Institute, +1 more

May 21, 2026

Rhoel Dinglasan, Ph.D., a professor in the UF Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology and John Lednicky, Ph.D., a professor in the UF Department of Environmental and Global Health.