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MD Graduate receiving doctoral hooding from faculty members
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
They Matched! ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors for pioneering neuropharmacology research advancing safer pain therapies and addiction treatments.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
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¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
March 16, 2026
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior
March 06, 2026
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app has received a $2.4M NIH grant to study how the neuronal immune receptor IL-1R1 shapes brain circuits, behavior, and social function, offering new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
February 05, 2026
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
February 04, 2026
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to advance national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.
Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying
January 12, 2026
A study by ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Announces Lineup for Fifth Year of New Year Wellness Series
January 07, 2026
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app will host the New Year Wellness Series for mind, body and spirit, to take place on Wednesdays at noon, from Jan. 14 to Jan. 28.
New ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Research Strengthens Evidence Linking Alcohol Use to Cancer
December 11, 2025
New research from ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine delivers a timely reminder this holiday season: even moderate drinking can raise your risk for several cancers.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
December 04, 2025
Three ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
November 18, 2025
A study by ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
Discovery to Display: ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
November 07, 2025
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.
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