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Jennifer Hosford brings clinical trials to life at the UF diabetes research program…

Dr. Barry Byrne and Dr. Matthew Gentry are advancing next-generation gene therapies for rare genetic diseases. Their collaborative research is helping move innovative treatments from discovery to clinical trials, bringing new hope to patients and families.

In Memoriam 1943 – 2026 Willa Drummond, MD We are saddened to share that Dr. Willa Drummond, former faculty member in the UF Department of Pediatrics, passed away…

Dr. Michael Haller served as a faculty presenter for the recent cgmEDUCATION Regional Rounds program for the Southeast region. The program brought together experts in pediatric diabetes care to share insights and discuss emerging topics in the field. Dr. Haller’s participation reflects his ongoing contributions to advancing diabetes…

The look in her eyes and her next words would be etched forever in the mind of Dr. Elias Sayour. Months earlier, the girl’s right leg was amputated, the best chance to rid her body of cancer. But the cancer came back anyway, this time in her lung.  …

Medical school is hard work, so having the support of caring mentors is crucial for student success. Since 1969, graduating medical students from the University of Florida College of Medicine annually select an educator to receive the Hippocratic Faculty Award, bestowed to an exemplary teacher and mentor who embodies the ideals…

Building on its reputation as one of the nation’s highest-rated centers for pediatric care, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital completed a $30 million renovation of two renovated pediatric units, featuring advanced-design private rooms and medical-surgical areas.

Janelle Irwin knew there was something wrong with her son, Grayson, when he was only 11 months old. The doctors in Tallahassee said his high fever would pass, but when additional symptoms appeared, she knew something more was going on.

Awards, Honors, and Recognitions Desmond Schatz, MD Dr. Desmond Schatz was among the College of Medicine winners of UF’s Artificial Intelligence and Information Research Institute inaugural Seed Fund Competition!​ Madhurima Saha, PhD…

In this episode, host Dr Phylissa Deroze is joined by Dr Michael Haller, Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Florida, and diabetes advocate Ricardo de Oliveira to explore type 1 diabetes screening as both a medical breakthrough and a political issue. They share how early detection…