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PHHP Days 2025
A celebration of innovative ideas
Mental health providers may have trouble…
An incorrect diagnosis may lead to delays in care or patients not receiving the appropriate treatment plan.
Groundbreaking AI tool generates 3D map of the…
Researchers have created a powerful new computational and AI tool that can generate a high-resolution 3D map of the brain in mice.
Checking in with PHHP’s AI faculty
Since 2021, UF has hired more than 100 new faculty to increase education and research in AI. UF’s College of Public Health and Health Professions…
recent news
Andrew Judge named UF Research Foundation…
The UF Research Foundation has named Dr. Andrew Judge as one of 35 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF…
New studies demonstrate major progress in…
Dr. Ira Longini and fellow scientists report continued success in containing Ebola outbreaks.
PHHP celebrates 20th year of neuromuscular…
UF’s Neuromuscular Plasticity Training Program held its 20th annual symposium, bringing together former and current trainees, students from…
student spotlight
equal access clinics
Free care for our community
PHHP students lead clinics offering no-cost occupational therapy, physical therapy and clinical psychology services.
Meet the Students of PHHP: Brittany O’Brian, MHS…
Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in…
Recent OTD grad turns capstone project into a…
Krista Taylor, who graduated in December, is now the career and college coordinator for about 50 girls who need extra support to thrive.
Meet the Students of PHHP: Trystan A. Bordeau…
Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in…
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
Norovirus outbreaks rise as summer cruise travel…
Is your cruise safe? Jerne Shapiro talks to Central Florida Public Media about preventing the spread of norovirus.
Pump down the volume: Video game headsets lead to…
Dr. Hollea Ryan talks with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about noise-induced hearing loss in children and young adults.
Using AI to determine the best dementia prevention
Research by Aprinda Indahlastari Queen is featured in WUFT’s AI Minute series.
Media relations
PHhp on the road
Nicole Hammer takes top honors at HOBI Education…
She earned first place for her research on colorectal cancer screening.
Lin Lab takes home multiple awards from Society…
Members of Dr. Zhoumeng Lin’s lab received several awards and played key leadership roles at the Society of Toxicology’s annual meeting.
Biostatistics students take home ASA Florida…
Ph.D. students John “Jack” Leary and Zhaohan Zhu earned awards for their research presentations.
alumni news
Alum Spotlight: Lauren Tabor Gray
Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray earned her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida in 2018. Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray is an…
Alum Spotlight: Trevor Lentz
Dr. Trevor Lentz earned his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida in 2017. Dr. Trevor Lentz is an Assistant…
Why I give: Anne and Rolf Kuhns
They give back because others made it possible for them to go to college.
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