David Ostrov, Ph.D., and collaborators helped find a promising new way to attack and kill pancreatic cancer cells by identifying a weak spot on a protein that supercharges the cancer’s growth. Full Article: Scientists discover new target in potential pancreatic cancer treatment – UF Health| Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine » College o...
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 35 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2025. “Since the professorships were created in 1997, over 900 faculty have been named UFRF Professors,” said David Norton, UF’s vice president for research. “These are our most innovative and productive faculty, with a…| Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine » College o...
Dr. Melanie Shapiro (Todd Brusko lab) presented at IDS (International Immunology Diabetes Society) meeting 2024 in Bruges, Belgium and was voted top 3.| Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine » College o...
Second Round of Applause for UF PostdocsRevisiting UF Postdoctoral Appreciation Week 2024 Though UF Postdoctoral Appreciation Week 2024 (September 16-20) may be in our rearview mirrors as we settle back in classroom, library, and lab, the spirit that it kindled drives to give a second round of applause to the winners at our first-ever UF…| Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine » College o...
The combination of two over-the-counter compounds tested in mice significantly improved their chances of surviving the virus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida researchers have found… Full Article: https://ufhealth.org/news/2023/combination-of-two-common-compounds-improves-covid-survival-in-mice-uf-researchers-find Author: Doug Bennett| Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
Congratulations to Julianna Determan! Julianna Determan, B.S., Graduate Student, Department of Developmental Biology, has received a four-year fellowship award from the NIH/NIMH for her project entitled “Investigating the function of the autism spectrum disorder risk genes RFX3 and RFX4 during human cortical development”. The post Julianna Determan, B.S., has received a four-year fellowship award from the NIH/NIMH appeared first on Developmental Biology.| Developmental Biology | Washington University in St. Louis
Congratulations to Dr. Andy Groves! Andy Groves, PhD, Professor and Head of Developmental Biology, has received a one-year grant award from the Hearing Health Foundation for his project entitled “Reprogramming and Gene Delivery Working Group”. The post Andy Groves, PhD, has received a one-year grant award from the Hearing Health Foundation appeared first on Developmental Biology.| Developmental Biology | Washington University in St. Louis
Congratulations to Dr. Aaron DiAntonio! Aaron DiAntonio, MD, PhD, Alan A and Edith L Wolff Professor of Developmental Biology, has received the WashU Medicine Dean’s Medal for Excellence in Innovation & Commercialization. The post Aaron DiAntonio, MD, PhD, has received the WashU Medicine Dean’s Medal appeared first on Developmental Biology.| Developmental Biology | Washington University in St. Louis
Congratulations to Dr. Thor Theunissen! Thor Theunissen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Developmental Biology, has received a five-year grant award from the NIH beginning September 1, 2025 for his project entitled “Modeling Human Throphoblast Differentiation and Function Using Pluripotent Stem Cells”. The post Dr. Thor Theunissen has received a five-year grant award from the NIH appeared first on Developmental Biology.| Developmental Biology | Washington University in St. Louis
Congratulations to Dr. Kris Kroll! Kristen Kroll, Ph.D., Professor of Developmental Biology, has received a gift from the Sunderland Family Research Fund in support of her research efforts on ZNF292-related biology. The post Dr. Kristen Kroll has received a gift from the Sunderland Family Fund appeared first on Developmental Biology.| Developmental Biology | Washington University in St. Louis
Neuroscience PhD Candidate Ricardo Diaz-Rincon recently presented the paper, “Uncertainty-Aware Prediction of Parkinson’s Disease Medication Needs: A Two-Stage Conformal Prediction Approach,” at the Machine Learning for Health Care 2025 (MLHC) Conference earlier in August. The work has been published in the Proceedings of the 10th Machine Learning for Healthcare Conference, one of the most prestigious…| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
We are pleased to share that Neuroscience PhD Candidate, Ricardo Diaz-Rincon has been awarded three travel grants totaling $1,200 to support his attendance at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders 2025. The awards include: At the congress, Ricardo will present his most recent research paper, “Uncertainty-Aware Prediction of Parkinson’s Disease Medication Needs:…| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
We are pleased to share that Dr. Habibeh Khoshbouei and Dr. Benoit Giasson have recently published their latest research in Nature The article, titled “Emergence of dopamine- and norepinephrine-driven phenotypes by chronic alpha-synuclein pathology in locus coeruleus neurons,” explores how chronic alpha-synuclein pathology affects the brain’s catecholaminergic systems and provides new insights into the mechanisms…| Department of Neuroscience
This fall, Tomás Dodds joins the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as an assistant professor. With experience as a journalist, foreign correspondent and researcher, Dodds brings a global perspective to the study of journalism, political communication and technology. At UW–Madison, he is launching the Public Tech Media Lab, which will partner with newsrooms to develop open-source tools and AI systems that serve the public good. Dodds’ work examines how new technologies shape new...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
We are proud to announce that Adithya Gopinath, Ph.D. has received a Notice of Award for a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institutes of Health. This highly competitive award is designed to support promising postdoctoral researchers in their transition to independent faculty positions. The K99/R00 provides up to five years of grant…| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
The UF College of Medicine proudly announces that Dr. Matthew Sarkisian, Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience, has been selected as one of two distinguished recipients of the 2025 Research Equipment Seed Fund (RESF) award, a highly competitive program supporting innovative acquisition or development of high-impact research tools. This year, 12 awards were granted…| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
We are delighted to share that Dr. Karina Alviña and Sabrina Campos have been selected to receive the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) Student Travel Award for the 2025 Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting, which will take place in San Diego, CA, from November 15–19, 2025. Their proposals were selected after careful consideration, based…| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
The UF Department of Neuroscience is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Jose Abisambra to the rank of Professor. This achievement reflects Dr. Abisambra’s exceptional contributions to neuroscience research, education, and service to the University of Florida and the broader scientific community. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Abisambra on this well-deserved recognition of…| neuroscience.ufl.edu
Nayla Jimenez, an undergraduate researcher in the Padilla-Coreano Lab, has been selected for the Pecot Fellowship from the McKnight Foundation! This prestigious fellowship recognizes outstanding promise in neuroscience research and supports underrepresented students pursuing careers in the field. We are so proud of Nayla and excited to see all she will accomplish!| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP), held from May 16 to July 25. Since 2016, this ten-week, full-time paid research experience – hosted by the UF Department of Neuroscience and the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute – has provided hands-on research experience and professional development…| Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of ...
On Saturday, July 26, our Communications Center received a call regarding a reckless driver who had run off the roadway and was continuing to drive with two flat tires. Deputies quickly responded to the area in an attempt to locate the vehicle. While canvassing the neighborhood, Deputy Mathis located the vehicle hidden and covered at […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
When we share stories about our inmates earning their HiSET diplomas and completing the Moving Forward classes, we do it because we believe in second chances, personal growth, and the power of education to change lives.| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
This spring, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication welcomed three new staff members to the team: Lauren “Lo” Anderson, Jamie Prey and Darby Winchel. All three have already started making their mark by strengthening relationship with our students, faculty and alumni communities. Get to know our new team members and what they’re most excited about in their new roles. Lauren “Lo” Anderson – Undergraduate Academic Advisor Hometown: Verona, Wisconsin Educational background: B...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Forty-three years ago today, in the early morning hours of July 2, 1982, just days before the July 4th holiday, 23-year-old Donna Mraz was viciously murdered while walking home from work. The UW student was …| UW–Madison Police Department
The crew explored waters off the San Diego coast to protect local cities and infrastructure from underwater threats| Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
SCEC practice poster presentations for students and faculty Wednesday, September 4, 20241 pm – CSL 422 GSA practice poster presentations for students and faculty Wednesday, […]| Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Summer 2024 Tyler Hayduk M.S. candidateAdvisor: Dr. Samantha Bova The role of the Congo River outflow and oceanic upwelling on phytoplankton in the Angola Basin […]| Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Two police officers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department were recognized by the Green Bay Packers for their exemplary work above and beyond the call of duty. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, UWPD Officers …| UW–Madison Police Department
UW–Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication spring graduation celebration was held Friday, May 9, with over 200 undergraduates, eight professional master’s degree recipients, three research master’s recipients and six Ph.D. recipients celebrating at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. These graduates, along with their families and friends, heard from Director Kathleen Bartzen Culver, Professor and Director of Graduation Studies Mike Wagner and keynote speaker David Gro...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
By: Lake Rescue Staff “Lake Rescue 2025 Season Is Open” As the winter recedes and temperatures continue to rise, we want people to be safe in their adventures on Lake Mendota. If you are considering …| UW–Madison Police Department
David Grossman (BA’87), award-winning author and renowned leadership communication expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 SJMC Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 9.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Dr. Barb was honored as a 2024 Exemplary Teacher for her commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians.| endocrinology.medicine.ufl.edu
Dr. Kenneth Cusi, a professor in the Division of Endocrinology, developed a passion for studying the effects of Type 2 diabetes after recognizing its increasing global impact. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in uncovering how both diabetes and obesity contribute to severe liver damage. His research has been instrumental in shaping…| Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism » College of Medic...
Assistant Professor Boone Prentice was selected to receive one of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships! Congratulations! According to the press announcement, 126 scholars from 51 institutions were selected to receive this prestigious award. These fellowships “honor exceptional researchers at US and Canadian educational institutions, whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand ... Read more| Chemistry
Alum Dr. Ross Dahlke returned to Vilas and joined the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as an assistant professor.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Prof. Boone Prentice with a prestigious CAREER Award from the Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) Program in the Division of Chemistry. The NSF CMI program supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and chemical imaging. The 5-year award will fund research in the Prentice Group developing mass spectrometry ... Read more| Chemistry
Michael Christopher was awarded the NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Cancer Institute in December 2024. Michael is a PhD candidate in the analytical chemistry division co-mentored by Dr.’s Timothy Garrett and Boone Prentice. Prior to joining the Dr. Garrett and Dr. Prentice labs in 2021, Michael studied biochemistry ... Read more| Chemistry
Evjue Centennial Professor Doug McLeod has been appointed by UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board. McLeod has served on the Athletic Board since 2018 and has held leadership roles as the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Faculty Representative and the Faculty Co-Chair of the Academics and Compliance Sub-Committee as well as served as a member on each of the Board’s four subcommittees. McLeod replaced Ann Sheehy, an associate professor and ...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
We have 11 new adjunct instructors and lecturers stepping into Vilas Hall this fall. These individuals are looking to foster a strong learning experience for students by having them learn from their experiences as industry professionals in a wide range of fields. Get to know our adjunct instructors and lecturers who will be returning home to Vilas Hall this semester. Adjunct Instructors Tom Beckman Tom Beckman is the owner of 28 Power Communications, a full service communications agency. ...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Longtime Media, Information and Communication Career Advisor, Pam Garcia-Rivera, is closing her office door one final time as she retires this July. Garcia-Rivera joined the J-School in Spring 2014 and has been creating a lasting impact since. “One of the great parts of this job is hearing students rave about people like Pam and how they feel they owe their first internship to her or that their career trajectory is because of advice that she gave them on their resume,” said Kathleen Bar...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
The spring 2024 edition of Vilas Insider is here and heading to your mailbox soon! Read the digital versions of the stories included in the print version with additional content available here. Letter from the Director Student News PhD Student Jisoo Kim Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship From Theory to Practice: New Digital Media Analytics Certificate Fuses Data and Communication School News Innovators in Education: J-School Students and Educators Embrace AI Center for Communicatio...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
In the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the traditional landscape of education is undergoing profound changes. With generative AI tools like ChatGPT, anyone can access tools that generate human-like text based on endless possibilities of questions. As AI continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, its integration into education is an inevitable part of the future of learning. At the heart of this transformation in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are the people: st...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the role of analytics has become increasingly important for businesses worldwide. Data removes the guesswork from business strategies and decisions, providing concrete insights into consumer behavior, content performance and market trends. Monitoring this data through digital media analytics is not just beneficial – it’s essential for staying competitive in a rapidly changing market. In preparing students for the real world, two J-School professo...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Deborah Blum (MA’82), Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist and best-selling author, has been selected to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 School of Journalism and Mass Communication Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 10. A science writer with a long-standing interest in poison, Blum has published six books, including the New York Times bestseller The Poisoner’s Handbook and The Poison Squad, both of which eventually became PBS documentaries. She has also written about toxic...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
After 11 years at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, graduate adviser Lisa Aarli is retiring.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The Thomson Medal Award is named after Sir JJ Thomson, who was responsible for the first mass spectrograph and its resulting data more than 100 years ago. He also predicted many features of modern mass spectrometry. He discovered the electron using mass spectrometry and won the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his research. The International Mass Spectrometry ... Read more| Chemistry
Tom Yankeelov, professor of biomedical engineering and core faculty member at the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, received the 2024 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship.| bme.utexas.edu
We are very excited to welcome our newest first year fellows to the UF Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism from 2020-2022!| Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism » College of Medic...
The annual Endocrine Society Conference showcased our faculty & fellows' cutting-edge research in patient care & treatment.| Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism » College of Medic...
"The story of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is often filled with missed opportunities to catch the disease before it grows into life-threatening cirrhosis, especially for patients with Type 2 diabetes"| Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism » College of Medic...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida researcher with a $2 million federal grant is launching the first Phase III clinical trial for treatment of a congenital disease of the mitochondria, the energy powerhouse of cells. A Phase III trial assesses a treatment’s efficacy in patients and is one of the last steps necessary before…| Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism » College of Medic...
Welcome Dr. Whitney W. Woodmansee The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism is proud and excited to welcome Dr. Whitney Woodmansee to our Endocrine family! She comes to us from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She has held appointments at Harvard Medical School and Health Sciences Center at the University of Colorado. Thank you Dr. Woodmansee for…| Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism » College of Medic...
Researchers have found that an existing diabetes drug can be used to halt progression of another disease that is a leading cause of liver transplants. A…| ufhealth.org
Six students in the UT Austin Department of Biomedical Engineering are among dozens of others pedaling to Anchorage on a mission to raise awareness and money for the fight against cancer.| bme.utexas.edu
The Paul G. Gassman Distinguished Service Award has been bestowed upon Professor Lisa McElwee-White for her many significant contributions to the Division of Organic Chemistry (DOC) and the organic chemistry community. As a member of the DOC’s Executive Committee, she served as national Program Chair, Member-at-Large, and Chair. From 2006 to 2024 she, along with ... Read more| Chemistry
The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Biomedical Engineering professor Janet Zoldan was recently appointed as the editor in chief of the new npj Biomedical Innovations journal—part of the Nature portfolio. The journal is the most recent addition to the npj journal series, which are community-focused, open access journals across the physical, life, environmental and clinical sciences within Nature.| bme.utexas.edu
3:40 p.m. update: we are releasing the names of the individuals booked into the Dane County Jail, as well as their updated charges. One person is affiliated with UW-Madison. See the update below. 11:50 a.m. …| UW–Madison Police Department
We are pleased to announce Maddie Ross, a Bio-Chem major here at UF has made history as UF’s 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar. The University of Cambridge, through the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program, annually awards full funding for postgraduate studies to exceptional international students (outside the UK) across all disciplines offered. Selection for these prestigious awards ... Read more The post UF’s 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar Maddie Ross appeared first on Chemistry.| Chemistry
The University of Florida's Department of Chemistry is celebrating a major win! Two of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship winners both Chemistry majors! This recognition reflects the department's commitment to fostering exceptional talent in the field. The post Double Victory for Chemistry in Goldwater Scholarships appeared first on Chemistry.| Chemistry
story by Heather Krumholtz Congratulations to Whitney Laboratory, UF College of Chemistry graduate student Saje Green who was recently awarded a prestigious fellowship from The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)! The fellowship will support three of her graduate years at the Whitney Laboratory and the University of Florida. While at Whitney, Saje intends ... Read more The post LOESGEN LAB GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDED NSF GRFP FELLOWSHIP appeared first ...| Chemistry
We are pleased to announce the college’s Teaching/Advising Awards Committee has selected Dr. Boone Prentice for the 2023-2024 College Faculty Advising/Mentor Award. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) started this program to acknowledge and reward outstanding teaching and advising by faculty members which aims to motivate and celebrate exceptional efforts in both teaching and advising by professors. ... Read more The post 2023-2024 College Faculty Advising/Mentor Award Winner ...| Chemistry
Link to UF Graduate School Champion Mentors post https://grad.ufl.edu/articles/2024/news-202403/04-02.html The post Dr. Ronald K. Castellano Selected 2023-2024 FDMA Recipient appeared first on Chemistry.| Chemistry
Comes the undersigned Sheriff, Robert Bryan, of Wilson County, Tennessee, and pursuant to T.C.A. Section 26-5-101, would give NOTICE of the following: A sale of the following described real property shall be held on the 7th day of December, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. on the steps of the Wilson County Courthouse, 228 East Main Street, […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
By virtue of an Order for Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property entered by the Circuit Court of Wilson County, Tennessee on September 29, 2023 in the case of Austermiller, Inc. d/b/a Austermiller Roofing and Construction vs. Randy Grimsley (Case No. 2018-CV-47) the Sheriff of Wilson County, Tennessee will offer to sale to the highest bidder, […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
NASHVILLE [TN]- A murder investigation that began last year on August 6th after remains were located in a wooded area of Wilson County has landed three individuals in jail for the death of Mya Fuller. The three suspects that were taken into custody in Nashville yesterday are as follows: Taiyana Tipton (21 years old, Nashville) […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Robert Bryan swore in four new reserve deputies this morning during a ceremony that took place in the training room at the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The Reserve Program has proven itself to be very instrumental in not only assisting our office when needed, but also puts in countless number of hours voluntarily by […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Please enjoy the attached video from Taps Across America. The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States.| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Pursuant to Presidential EO 14074 (Section 12), this memo fulfills the requirement to notify the Civilian Governing Body (CGB) and Local Community of my agency’s intent to request the controlled property items identified in the list below.| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
WILSON COUNTY JOINT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER TO BRING AGENCIES TOGETHER IN NEW JAIL EXPANSION LEBANON (TN)- Dispatch centers from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson County 9-1-1, Wilson Emergency Management Agency (Ambulance, Fire), and Mt. Juliet Fire services will all be working together upon the completion of the new jail expansion. The Wilson County Joint Communications […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
LEBANON (TN) – Within the past 48 hours, investigators with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Lebanon Police Department worked together along with the school administration to quickly identify juveniles responsible for making threats towards Lebanon High School that occurred in three separate incidents. In all three cases, each was determined to be non-credible. However, […]| Wilson County Sheriff's Office
