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01/28/2026

Researchers are raising concerns about two little-known animal-origin viruses that could threaten human health if left unmonitored. A new study warns influenza D and canine coronavirus may be primed for wider spread.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two emerging pathogens with animal origins — influenza D virus and canine coronavirus — have so far been quietly flying under the radar,…

01/27/2026

The term “molecular glue degraders” may sound like the next K-pop band, but inside the lab of biochemist Dr. Thomas Kodadek, it serves an even greater purpose: finding treatment options for people with incurable diseases.

JUPITER, Fla. — The term “molecular glue degraders” may sound like the next K-pop band, but inside the lab of biochemist Thomas Kodadek, Ph.D., scientists are…

01/27/2026

Support the Stop Children’s Cancer Bear-A-Thon event and help raise funds for pediatric cancer research! Your donation goes toward buying a Stop Children's Cancer bear or an adorable Chemo Duck for young patients at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. The annual event happens Feb. 11, but you can donate today. It is hosted by 93.7 K COUNTRY, WIND-FM and 352today.

Learn more about the event and how you can donate:

Help us raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research! The 27th Bear-A-Thon hosted by 93.7 K-Country, 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM & 352today benefiting Stop Children's Cancer will take place Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 6:00 am - 7:00 pm EST. No need to wa

01/26/2026

Did you know our transplant programs continue to rank among the nation’s elite, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients?

🔸 Liver transplant - No. 2 nationally and No. 1 in Florida.
🔹 Lung transplant - No. 4 nationally and No. 1 in Florida.
🔸 Kidney transplant - No. 2 in Florida.

Rankings are based on data recently released from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients

01/23/2026

Today was a big one! 🎥
We had the privilege of filming healthcare provider education with the American Stroke Association right onboard our Gainesville Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit.

Coming soon: refreshed NIH Stroke Scale education! 🧠

01/23/2026

We are proud that UF Health Shands Children's Hospital was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for its great heart program.

As one of the nation’s top pediatric cardiology and heart surgery programs in this year's U.S. News & World Report rankings, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital has the highest-ranked program of its kind in Florida. The UF Health Congenital Heart Center plays a vital role, offering patients of all ages comprehensive care for congenital heart disease and acquired pediatric heart diseases.

Full story: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-heart-programs-2025/

01/20/2026

Dr. Okun was featured alongside Dr. Emily Tamadonfar, clinical associate professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, on Science Friday, where they discussed what we know about why Parkinson’s starts — and how genetic mutations, pollution, and other environmental factors may play a role. As Dr. Okun said, “And so the question comes up, do we have needless cases? And can we spare this generation and the next?” 🎧 Listen now: https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/parkinsons-early-symptoms-causes/

01/20/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and UF researchers are working to enhance education materials to boost women’s confidence about self-collecting HPV samples, with the goal of increasing cervical cancer screening rates.

More from the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute: https://ufhealth.org/news/2026/uf-researchers-work-to-enhance-hpv-self-testing-to-screen-for-cervical-cancer

01/17/2026

Come to the World Equestrian Center tonight for Saturday Night Lights!

UF Health is the proud sponsor of the $200,000 CSI3* Grand Prix. Stop by the UF Health table near arena 3 to meet the WEC OrthoCARE providers and get some free swag while it lasts.

01/16/2026

In October 2025, a groundbreaking study from the McKnight Brain Institute illustrated how COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines could spark an immune system to fight cancer. The study has gained wide-reaching attention and ranks among the most influential research papers of the year.

On Oct. 22 in the journal Nature, MBI researchers published a study finding that patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA…

01/16/2026

UF Health is the proud Sponsor of the $200,000 CSI3* Grand Prix at the World Equestrian Center on Saturday, January 17. Festivities start at 6 p.m. with the Grand Prix starting at 7 p.m.

Come by the UF Health table near Arena 3 to meet our expert WEC OrthoCARE providers who keep equestrians riding their best!

01/15/2026

Using nanoparticles, a team of researchers from the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute and the University of Florida College of Pharmacy was able to resolve two common difficulties associated with a targeted treatment for triple negative breast cancer: access to tumor sites and stable and effective transport in the body.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a study published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, scientists from the UF Health Cancer Institute have found a way to make…