The livestock-childhood gut health link
UF students and researchers address the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children’s gut health.
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UF team to study the effects of climate change in West Africa
The team, which includes PHHP's Dr. Sarah McKune, aims to understand and explain the variations in responses to the effects of climate change in the region.
Endemic COVID-19 could be one to 10 years away
Dr. Ira Longini offers insight on the future of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHHP students honored during 2021 International Education Week
Erta Cenko received the Alec Courtelis Award and several graduate students received certificates of outstanding achievement.
COVID-19 spread undetected in U.S., Europe earlier than believed, offering lessons for future outbreaks, including transmission of omicron variant
Reconstructing the early unnoticed spread of COVID-19 offers important insights to help countries prepare for future outbreaks.
Elizabeth Wood awarded UF Junior Faculty International Educator of the Year
The UF International Center has recognized Dr. Elizabeth Wood as the 2021 Junior Faculty International Educator of the Year.
Coronavirus ‘spillovers’ more frequent than thought
Researchers have detected past instances of people becoming infected with a type of coronavirus that was thought only to be found in pigs.
Novel trial tests Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes’ ability to reduce dengue
A clinical trial is underway to determine if mosquitoes that harbor an infection-blocking bacteria can help break the transmission cycle of certain viral diseases to people.
Helping in Haiti
Haiti's most recent earthquake caused damage to a building used by the University of Florida for past studies and projects. A retired professor traveled to the island to help distribute aid.
Study explores differences in COVID-19 severity internationally
The CDC recently awarded a $10 million grant to a UF team to explore factors that can influence COVID-19 severity.
