Jill Pease

New PHHP scientists are studying agents that cause respiratory illness. Read about their research on swine and avian influenza and inhaled nanoparticles.

The McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida and The Village retirement community will host the VITAL Gala Kickoff Party at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, to celebrate the partnership in cognitive and aging research between the McKnight Brain Institute and The Village.

There is a common misperception among young people that hookah smoking is cigarettes’ harmless cousin. That’s a troubling notion for public health researchers like Tracey Barnett, Ph.D.

There are currently about 1.1 million people in the United States living with HIV, but the disease was just emerging 20 years ago when Robert Cook, M.D., M.P.H., was in medical school.

Getting the right fit Students Courtney Brown (left) and Elise Benik offer Elizabeth Zorilo suggestions for vehicle adjustments. Photo by Jesse S. Jones. The University of Florida College…

Depression linked to dementia Dr. Vonetta Dotson An episode of depression is associated with a 14 percent increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new University of Florida study. The findings were published in the July 6 issue of Neurology. “A lot…

New use for an old drug Researcher to test potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Dr. Sean Forbes with UF’s 4.7 Tesla magnet, used for MRI imaging.

PT department welcomes national foundation executive Jennifer Sharp (center) is shown with rehabilitation science doctoral…

In memoriam Natalie Freeman, Ph.D. In November the college lost a valued researcher, passionate child health advocate and dear friend. Natalie Freeman, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department of environmental and global health, passed away following a long illness. Dr. Freeman established the college’s environmental health program in…

PHHP honors U.S. military leader of Haiti disaster relief…