UF College of Medicine postdoc researches stem cells to address Type 1 diabetes
Jessie Barra, Ph.D., investigates stem cells that can replace beta cells lost in Type 1 diabetes patients.
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In a New Dawn of Clinical AI, the Biggest Gift is to “be Human, to Feel, to Think, and to Create”
The University of Florida recently hosted its inaugural Frontier Scholars in AI and Health program, featuring visiting scholar Dr. Chris Tignanelli, Associate Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean for Data Science at the University of Minnesota.
Celebrating research through collaboration, art and music
The college’s 16th annual Celebration of Research on Feb. 9–10 brought the community together through science, art and music to mark another successful year of discovery.
UF College of Medicine launches AI in biomedical and health sciences master’s program
The AIBHS program prepares workforce-ready specialists in data, biomedical and health sciences
Q&A with Dr. Jose Valentino Ruiz, the 16th annual Celebration of Research performance artist
We sat down with Ruiz to learn more about the premiere and performance of his album at the Research Art & Awards Ceremony.
Nature Communications Paper from the Computational Microscopy Imaging Laboratory transforms Kidney Microscopy Through AI
Led by Pinaki Sarder, Ph.D., CMIL aims to make kidney tissue imaging data accessible for clinical use.
Two UF College of Medicine faculty lock in their first NIH R35 award
Faculty in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology achieved their awards while participating in the 23-24 R01 Boot Camp.
Two UF Medicine faculty inducted into 2025 Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Drs. Azra Bihorac and Barry Byrne were recognized as pioneers of AI tools and gene therapy treatments.
UF College of Medicine faculty member awarded major grant to unravel the roots of type 1 diabetes using humanized stem cell models
The new approach combines stem cell-derived thymic and beta cells to explore and potentially prevent autoimmune attacks in diabetes.
Powering Discovery: Two College of Medicine faculty earn 2025 Research Equipment Seed Fund (RESF) awards
Funding will strengthen the college’s core facilities shared with the entire university.
