It is a detailed view of the brain like never seen before. In a significant technological leap, University of Florida researchers have created a powerful new computational and artificial intelligence tool that can generate a high-resolution 3D map of the brain in mice, allowing users to zoom in and out…
For cancers of organs like the liver, the long-term impact of our diet has been well studied — so much so that we have guidance about red meat, wine and other delicacies.
Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., the Jerome H. Modell, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology in the Department of Anesthesiology and dual-appointed professor of neurosurgery and periodontology, holds a lasting impact as a clinician, educator, and mentor at UF for over 40 years. Since joining the College of Medicine in 1983, Gravenstein has…
Robert McKenna, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and director of the Center for Structural Biology, studies adeno-associated virus, or AAV, to understand its molecular mechanisms, modulate the virus, and improve targeted gene therapy treatments. McKenna, who has been a faculty member at UF…
Congratulations to Anna Rushin, a Biomedical Sciences graduate student in the cancer certificate program! AAW at the University of Florida established the Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship and Emerging Scholar Awards to honor outstanding female graduate students. AAW presents one fellowship and the remaining fellowship finalists are automatically considered for the AAW…
Over the years, Dr. Purich has taught thousands of undergrad students at UF. His guidance and support have been invaluable to our students, faculty and Staff. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration! Image Gallery…
We are excited to announce that several of our dedicated students will be presenting their doctoral and master’s thesis defenses this month, showcasing their hard work and groundbreaking research. Please join in us congratulating them! Doctoral Defenses Feb.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Florida College of Medicine is pleased to announce a new graduate certificate in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This 11-credit certificate provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology, and how they…
Matthew Merritt, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, recently published research in the journal Cells Report Medicine that describes a novel method for detecting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD.
Congratulation to Dr. Rob McKenna & Dr. Mario Mietzsch! Their paper titled “The Structure of Spiroplasma Virus 4: Exploring the Capsid Diversity of the Microviridae” has been selected as an Editor’s Choice Article in Viruses. Learn more at MDPI.
