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PHHP Convocation 2018
The College of Public Health and Health Professions celebrated outstanding students and graduates at the annual convocation ceremony May 5.
Study suggests body fat is better predictor of diabetes risk than BMI
Researchers in health services research, management and policy found that people who have a normal BMI, but a high body fat percentage, were more likely to have prediabetes or diabetes than people who have lower body fat, but a BMI that categorizes them as overweight.
Researchers identify patient factors associated with persistent musculoskeletal pain
Knowing who is at risk for chronic pain could help clinicians tailor treatments to control pain and limit prescription drug use, researchers say.
In the Spotlight
Biostatistics
Dr. Ji-Hyun Lee, Professor, Elected ASA Fellow
- Dr. Ji-Hyun Lee, incoming Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Director of the UF Health Cancer Center’s Division of Quantitative Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Statistical Association.
- ASA Fellows are nominated by their ASA-member peers and must have outstanding contributions to statistical science through publications, position held with their employer, ASA activities, memberships, accomplishments and other professional activities.
- Dr. Lee will be honored at an award ceremony held at the association's Joint Statistical Meetings held in Vancouver, Canada, this summer.
Recent News
UF receives national fellowship award to improve psychological care for children with diabetes
May 10th, 2018
Dr. Sarah Westen, a clinical psychology Ph.D. grad, will work with mentors to improve patients’ health behaviors and general mental health.
Alappattu, Bishop receive APTA honors
May 8th, 2018
Dr. Meryl Alappattu and Dr. Mark Bishop have received top awards from the American Physical Therapy Association.
PHHP students recognized for service to community
May 1st, 2018
Karen Cohen, Jessica Killingsworth and Ilyssa Schatz are recipients of UF’s Presidential Service awards for 2018.