Protecting a campus through its wastewater
A team led by faculty in environmental and global health monitors wastewater from 28 UF residence halls, campus apartment complexes and fraternity/sorority houses for COVID-19.
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COVID-19
Beneciuk featured in Washington Post article
Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, research assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, research-scientist at Brooks Rehabilitation, and the director of the Brooks/UF-PHHP Research Collaboration, was recently featured in a Washington Post article discussing the effect of missed physical therapy treatments due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale
The WHO Solidarity Trial will test multiple vaccines at possibly hundreds of sites in tens of thousands of participants to find vaccines with at least 50% efficacy.
Study shows strong relationship between air pollution and COVID-19 deaths in Northern Italy
A new study finds that long-term exposure to outdoor fine particulate matter is strongly related to excess COVID-19-related deaths in Northern Italy.
Dr. Eric Coker’s Research “Effects of Air Pollution on COVID-19 Related Mortality in Northern Italy” Published in Environmental and Resource Economics
Dr. Eric Coker published a timely paper on the “Effects of Air Pollution on COVID-19 Related Mortality in Northern Italy” which shows that the spatial pattern of long term ambient (outdoor) fine particulate matter (or PM2.5) concentrations is strongly related to the spatial pattern of excess deaths related to the…
Dr. Kramer awarded three projects to provide a voice for people with intellectual disabilities
Dr. Jessica Kramer and her collaborators received continued support from NIH and two COVID-19 related Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards.
New COVID-19 forecast model
A new model by Dr. Ira Longini shows how Floridians' mobility and close contact has changed these past few months.
Students tackle community needs through COVID-19 Student Service Corps
Students from PHHP and across UF Health have teamed up to assess and meet the needs of Gainesville’s citizens.
Dr. Sabo-Attwood and Dr. Lednicky lead COVID-19 study to improve personal protective equipment using nanomaterials
UF researchers launch study on small materials that may have a big impact on protecting communities from COVID-19…
Researchers seek to improve safety of personal protective equipment for health care workers
PHHP researchers receive new grant to improve personal protective equipment.
