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Ji-Hyun Lee reflects on her American Statistical Association presidency

After a year presiding over the largest professional group for statisticians and data scientists in the world, Lee has no plans to stop leading or serving her community.

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Scientists say these two viruses may become the…

A new paper warns influenza D and canine coronavirus may be primed for wider spread.

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Comprehensive study settles debate over diet…

A diet designed to limit exposure to foodborne microbes results in fewer serious infections among patients receiving treatment for blood cancers.

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Student-run physical therapy clinic offers…

Inside the Physical Therapy Equal Access Clinic, students hone their clinical skills while providing professional care to community members in need.

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News In Brief

  1. Cultivating curiosity
  2. Targeted indoor spraying reduces community risk of mosquito-borne viruses
  3. Healthy habits can make your brain age more slowly, study finds
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recent news

PHHP employees receive 2026 Superior…

Olivia Ardizzone, Robert Baez, David Janicke and Anna Pryyma are this year’s recipients.

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Researchers awarded Gates Foundation grant to…

The index will provide policymakers with a holistic understanding of the multiple factors affecting women’s health across the lifespan.

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Seasonal depression in people living with dementia

Shellie-Anne Levy discusses how seasonal affective disorder may affect people with dementia and provides coping tips.

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News In Brief

  1. Mary Starkey-Smith named 2025 PHHP Employee of the Year
  2. The new face of HIV in Florida
  3. PHHP students, faculty honored during International Education Week
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student spotlight

Wellness initiative helps students find balance

UPTurn offers free health and wellness coaching to PHHP undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

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Ph.D. student investigates mental health AI…

Nyakhar and Wang’s review of existing studies on the technology found eight generative AI chatbots that had a positive effect on students’ mental…

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Meet the Students of PHHP: Xin Ma, Ph.D. in…

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

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Meet the Students of PHHP: Phoebe Hecker, Doctor…

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

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More student news

  1. Meet the Students of PHHP: Ella Dinkins, M.H.S. in One Health
  2. Meet the Students of PHHP: Chloe Prewitt, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  3. Meet the Students of PHHP: Owen Visser
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Hey, current PHHP students…

We want to share the stories of PHHP students. What experiences and motivations led you here? What challenges and triumphs have you encountered along the way?

in the news

How do extreme G-forces affect Olympic…

Aliyah Snyder appears on NPR to discuss her research and clinical work on the effects of sledding sports on athletes’ brains.

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Scientists raise alarm about two viruses that…

Newsweek covers a new article by John Lednicky and colleagues.

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Cancer diet essential to protect against…

HealthDay News along with multiple outlets cover a new study co-led by Ji-Hyun Lee.

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News In Brief

  1. Dead Lake Eola swans tested positive for avian flu
  2. Diabetes Core Update: Weight bias and stigma
  3. Legionnaires’ cases increase in Orange County
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PHhp on the road

Alexandra Rodriguez serves as international U.N…

She was one of 400 delegates from more than 60 countries selected to learn about strategies for peace from leading activists.

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Gabriel Costa presents research on spirituality…

Costa’s research examines how spiritual meaning-making shapes stimulant use, sexual decision-making and HIV prevention behaviors.

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Rachel Liu-Galvin earns top honors at national…

She received Distinguished Paper and Clinical Pearls Awards from the North American Primary Care Research Group.

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More travel

  1. Students, faculty have strong showing at Florida Occupational Therapy…
  2. Biostatistics Ph.D. students present at international bioinformatics…
  3. Dean, students and alumni present at Florida Public Health Association…
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alumni news

Built to lead, grounded in care: Cheryl Atkinson…

Atkinson credits UF’s M.H.A. program with helping her develop both the practical skills and confidence required to lead in health care.

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Leading when the path is unclear: M.H.A. alumna…

By Sara A. Mayo Leaders rarely begin their careers with a clear pathway forward, and healthcare leaders are no exception. In an…

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Carol and Bob Gwin gift supports outstanding…

The Gwins’ latest gift fully endows the Alice C. Jantzen Fellowship.

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More alumni news

  1. Helena Chapman named PHHP Alumna of the Year
  2. Jaewon Kang receives prestigious research grant
  3. Barbara Smith named Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of…
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