The mother-baby connection in diabetes research
Research into gestational diabetes has focused almost entirely on the mother — her metabolism, her risk factors, her outcomes. Kylie K. Harrall, PhD, thinks that's only half the picture.
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New consortium applies teamwork to intelligent health
The University of Florida and the Medical University of South Carolina have created a collaborative center for cutting-edge healthcare research. The Southeastern Health AI Consortium will fund teams of researchers who combine the power of supercomputing with expertise in healthcare delivery.
Workshop in Kenya builds strength in implementation science research
University of Florida health researchers are expanding collaboration with Mount Kenya University (MKU), one of the largest private universities in Africa.
Research on monitoring blood pressure to minimize kidney disease in children
A new five-year study of chronic kidney disease in children will draw on University of Florida informatics expertise to investigate how medication and blood pressure monitoring can improve outcomes.
Fellows in pediatric cancer to benefit from communications training
A successful communication skills training program about clinical trials is expanding to cover pediatric cancer. The workshop trains medical oncology fellows to communicate clearly with patients and their families about the benefits of enrolling in a clinical trial.
Shenkman honored as UF Distinguished Professor
Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shenkman, Ph.D., has earned the highest honor for a faculty member at the University of Florida: Distinguished Professor. This rare designation denotes the perseverance necessary to reach extraordinary academic achievement and influence.
Forum motivates improvements in managed care in Texas
The Texas External Quality Review Organization team hosted another successful Annual Texas Medicaid & CHIP Managed Care Quality Forum in April 2026. The event in Austin provided exceptional access to experts in healthcare quality.
Pilot funding to propel cancer research across the continuum
“The Future of Cancer Prevention: A Digital Twin Approach to Scaling Motivational Interviewing”: Stephanie Staras, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, UF College of Medicine
UF researchers work to enhance HPV self-testing to screen for cervical cancer
At-home kits that allow women to collect their own samples for HPV testing have been shown to improve cervical cancer screening rates. But some women lack confidence in their ability to complete the collection themselves.
Influential input at conference on dissemination and implementation science
One presentation reviews studies on HPV vaccination rates among adolescents and how clinicians offering vaccines may benefit from role playing and other training exercises.
