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Working against time

Published: Apr 26th, 2013

PHHP researchers are working to give patients with muscular dystrophy longer, fuller lives.

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Robert Cook named 2013 UF Research Foundation Professor

Published: Apr 23rd, 2013

Dr. Cook, an associate professor of epidemiology, is one of 34 UF scientists recognized for a distinguished record of research.

Thomas Alex Weppelmann, a doctoral student in the department of environmental and global health, was one of 20 graduate students recognized at PHHP Research Day. Photo by Christa Roberts.

PHHP Research Day 2013

Published: Apr 23rd, 2013

On April 16, the College of Public Health and Health Professions hosted the largest Research Day in the event’s 26-year history with 126 student poster presentations.

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Neuromuscular Plasticity Symposium brings top scientists to campus for networking, research collaborations

Published: Apr 18th, 2013

Researchers and students gather at UF to discuss the latest rehabilitation research in neuromuscular plasticity.

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Living his dream

Published: Apr 17th, 2013

Moise Ngwa, a Ph.D. student in the department of environmental and global health, was diagnosed with cholera as a child. Now he is studying ways to control this serious infectious disease.

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PHHP Research Day

Published: Apr 5th, 2013

Join us for the College of Public Health and Health Professions’ 26th annual Research Day on Tuesday, April 16.

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UF study: African-Americans express keen interest in medical research participation

Published: Apr 2nd, 2013

A new study led by Dr. Linda Cottler found that African-Americans were more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to express an interest in participating in health research.

Dr. Sherrilene Classen, Associate Professor PHHP department of occupational therapy

UF develops online screening tool to help caregivers identify at-risk older drivers

Published: Mar 27th, 2013

UF researchers, led by Dr. Sherrilene Classen, have developed a free, online tool to help caregivers and family members identify older drivers who may be at risk for driving problems.

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UF launches healthy lifestyle program for kids in rural North Florida

Published: Feb 27th, 2013

University of Florida will begin a study examining the effectiveness of a new healthy lifestyle program for children and parents who live in Flagler, Putnam and Suwannee counties.

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EPI Research Day photos

Published: Feb 18th, 2013

Faculty members and students from the department of environmental and global health presented their research at the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute’s 2013 Research Day. Photos by Dr. Gregory Gray.