Dr. Sherrilene Classen, editor of a new book on driving simulators for health care professionals, will discuss clinical applications of the simulators for medically-at-risk populations.
Maha Elbadry, 2015 EGH PhD graduate and current postdoctoral researcher, recently received Best in Group for Poster Presentations at UF’s Postdoc Research Symposium. The symposium aims to promote the research of UF postdocs as well as provide avenues for professional development. Dr. Elbadry presented her work on submicroscopic malaria infections…
Sarah White, MPH, a fourth year Environmental and Global Health Ph.D. student, recently published a research summary, “Occupational exposure to new influenza virus that infects cows” on the Atlas of Science website. Atlas of Science is an online journal which provides opportunities for scientists to write and publish short…
The high-definition full car simulator with operator station on left. An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Florida (UF) has joined forces to enhance one of its driving simulators with up-to-date technology to study the…
In the photo above, Regine Mojica, a graduating MPH student, reviews her poster for Public Health Day with Dr. Jamie Pomeranz. Regine’s special project focused on tobacco licensing and marketing around schools in Alachua County. Public Health Day for the spring semester was held on April 8th in the…
Tori Galatas, a student in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program, received an award for the top poster presented at the 29th Annual PHHP Research Day. She was one of only seven award recipients from across the college. Ms. Galatas’ poster, Gait Abnormalities and Associated Changes in…
Sharon Medina, member of the 2017 Master of Occupational Therapy graduating class, has been selected as one of 20 participants for the Summer Institute for Future Scientists in Occupational Therapy. The Institute is a joint program of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy…
Dr. Kreider is pictured with Ray Moseley, Ph.D., from the CTSI. The UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute honored Consuelo Kreider, Ph.D., OTR/L, with membership in the Academy of Research Excellence…
Wednesday, April 8th, was the College of Public Health and Health Professionals 28th Annual Research Day. Three students of the College of Environmental and Global Health presented posters of their research, two of which made it in the Top 7 Abstracts, one tied for first. Helena…
Cuc Tran successfully defended her dissertation entitled, “Effective Strategies for Evaluating and Sustaining a Successful School-located Influenza Vaccination Program”. Cuc Tran has been awarded a spot in the CDC EIS (Epidemic Intelligence Service) training program, which 2-year post-doctoral training program for health professionals interested in the practice of applied…
