- Research in 60 Seconds: Tiny Bubbles, Big Solutions for Treating OsteoporosisUCF alum Tara Pattilachan ’22’s research examines an innovative, non-invasive solution that may one day help treat osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that affects millions of people worldwide.
- UCF Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Study Diet’s Role on Side Effects of Blood Cancer TreatmentBlood cancers make up about 10% of the nation’s diagnosed cancers each year, and stem cell transplant treatments for these diseases can trigger immunological attacks for patients.
- UCF is Highest Ranked in Florida for Innovation by U.S. News, Rise to No. 14 Driven by Research and Student Success OutcomesOnly celebrating its 60th anniversary, UCF is an innovative technology and research university producing talent for in-demand fields like nursing and engineering, which are ranked among the nation’s best degree programs.
- UCF Dermatologist’s Guide to Sun Protection, Necessary PrecautionsRegular sun exposure is the most natural way to get vitamin D, but excessive amounts can have harmful effects on our bodies. Keep these tips in mind to prevent sun damage.
- UCF Scientist Received NIH Grant to Develop New Antibiotic for TuberculosisCurrent standard treatments involve a combination of drugs taken over at least four to six months, which many patients fail to complete due to the duration and side-effects of these regimens.
- 9 UCF Health Physicians Named Top Docs for 2023UCF Health is the College of Medicine’s clinical practice and offers primary and specialty care to patients across the community.
- UCF, MIT Designing Technology to Fight Bacterial Infections, Improve Aquaculture FarmingThe team, which has received a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, is working with shrimp farms in Ecuador to build new microbial communities for aquaculture that will improve shrimp health.
- After Life’s Unexpected Turns, Graduating Nursing Student Finds CallingFrom musical theater to bartender to now Knight nurse, Kris Hysler — who graduates Saturday — is ready for her next adventure and proves you’re never too old to start over.
- UCF Welcomes Class of 2027 Medical Students During White Coat CeremonyA former ballerina and earthquake survivor were among the 120 students who celebrated their first day of medical school on Monday.
- UCF Endowed Chair Among Nurse Researchers Inducted into International Hall of FameThe honor is the highest level of recognition for nurse scientists, and recognizes their significant contributions to improve the nursing profession.
