UF Health names chief diversity officer
UF Health names chief diversity officer UF Health Samantha Murray Lakesha Butler, Pharm.D., a professor of pharmacy practice and director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Southern Illinois University deeply trained in facilitating diversity-related discussion and policy change, has been named UF Health’s associate vice president for inclusion, diversity and health equity and chief diversity... Read More
Plants can grow in Moon dirt — here’s why knowing that is so important
Plants can grow in Moon dirt — here’s why knowing that is so important The Hill Anna-Lisa Paul and Robert Ferl Humans are once again headed to the Moon. This return to the Moon means we will, for the first time, witness humans not only visiting, but living and working on the Moon. We will... Read More
ICBR attends AGBT 2022 General Meeting!
This June, ICBR attended the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting in Orlando, the preeminent genome science and technology conference for top global researchers, leaders and innovators. AGBT delivers a premier experience where heads of labs, institutions, businesses, financial analysts and other high-level stakeholders come together to advance the field and drive... Read More
In 27,000-acre Preserve, Scientists Begin ‘Age of Discovery’
In 27,000-acre Preserve, Scientists Begin ‘Age of Discovery’ UF Explore Cindy Spence Brent Sellers never tires of visitors’ reaction when he gives them a tour of the DeLuca Preserve, a 27,000-acre gem donated to the University of Florida in 2020. His four-wheel drive Silverado 2500 is like a time machine as he opens a gate... Read More
How wisdom, resilience and mastery work together to boost well-being in old age
How wisdom, resilience and mastery work together to boost well-being in old age UF News Brooke Adams It’s not just wisdom that gives some people a sense of well-being as they age. A new study shows that while wise people tend to be more satisfied with their lives, wisdom also works to strengthen resilience and... Read More
UF researchers evaluate how to improve dignity for seriously ill patients
UF researchers evaluate how to improve dignity for seriously ill patients UF Health Diana Tonnessen Hearing that you have a life-threatening illness can be physically and emotionally challenging. And while great strides have been made in helping people with a terminal illness manage their physical symptoms toward the end of their lives, helping them cope... Read More