Wed Mar 17
Sharing the news of a miscarriage can be a difficult conversation, particularly with younger children. As a board-certified OB/GYN with decades of practice experience, College of Medicine faculty member Dr. I. Cori Baill knows firsthand the stress of an early pregnancy loss on a family’s youngest members, and often wished she had a resource to…
Mon Mar 15
Are N95 masks better than surgical masks in preventing COVID-19 infection? Can 3D printing provide solutions for babies born with skull deformities? These were some of the questions explored at the UCF College of Medicine’s 12th annual FIRE (Focused Inquiry and Research Experience) conference March 5. The event, which showcases the discoveries of medical students during a…
Thu Mar 11
Three COVID-19 vaccines are currently approved by for distribution in the United States: Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson. As distribution begins to open up across the state of Florida, it may lead many of us to wonder: Does it matter which vaccine I get? The short answer is no. They all prevent severe disease…
Thu Mar 11
Using the same principles that make polarized sunglasses possible, a team of researchers at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico have developed a technique that will help better defend against asteroids on a collision course with Earth. A new study recently published in The Planetary Science Journal found a better way to interpret radar signals bounced off…
Thu Mar 11
Anew student-produced multimedia journalism project spotlighting the story of Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, civil rights activists killed in 1951 in Brevard County, has been posted on the website of WUCF TV, Central Florida’s PBS station. The Road to Freedom Avenue – The Legacy of Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, a project featuring…
Thu Mar 11
Two College of Medicine faculty members have been awarded for their outstanding research contributions. Infectious disease researcher Dr. Mollie Jewett and research chemist Dr. Otto Phanstiel are this year’s recipients of UCF’s Research Incentive Award. The award recognizes faculty who have an outstanding research, scholarly, or creative record that advances the body of knowledge in their field. Recipients…
Wed Mar 10
Dr. Daniel Witter, who leads the UCF-HCA psychiatry residency program at North Florida Regional Medical Center, has received a national award for the way he teaches young physicians to care for their patients’ mental health. The American Psychiatric Association presented him with the 2020-2021 Irma Bland, MD Award for Excellence in Medical Education for exceptional…
Wed Mar 10
An estimated 30,000 people in the United States suffer from cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that makes patients prone to persistent lung infections. One of the most debilitating and difficult to treat pathogens is Mycobacterium abscessus (MAB), which causes tuberculosis-like infections. Dr. Kyle Rohde, an infectious disease researcher at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, is working to develop more…
Mon Mar 8
The COVID-19 vaccine is a new type of vaccine called an mRNA vaccine and has stirred a lot of conversation about its effectiveness and safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “to trigger an immune response, many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies. Not mRNA vaccines. Instead, they…
Mon Mar 8
Five College of Medicine faculty are among 31 women being honored by UCF Faculty Excellence during March for Women’s History Month. The awardees were nominated by peers and colleagues for their impact on campus and the community. “This year, as we continue to charge on during a pandemic, our women faculty have not wavered in…
Mon Mar 8
Tracy MacIntosh, M.D, M.P.H., M.S., FACEP, is the College of Medicine’s new Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Selected after a national search, Dr. MacIntosh currently serves as Associate Program Director for the medical school’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Osceola Regional Medical Center and Chair of the UCF/HCA GME Consortium DEI Committee. “Throughout…
Mon Mar 8
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 1 in 21 men and 1 in 23 women in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime. Michael Rohr, the College of Medicine’s first joint M.D./Ph.D. student, is hoping to significantly reduce these numbers through his research. Rohr recently received a competitive grant from by the National Cancer Institute…
Mon Mar 8
Sharing the news of a miscarriage can be a difficult conversation, particularly with younger children. As a board-certified OB/GYN with decades of practice experience, College of Medicine faculty member Dr. I. Cori Baill knows firsthand the stress of an early pregnancy loss on a family’s youngest members, and often wished she had a resource to…
Mon Mar 1
The UCF Lake Nona Medical Center opened March 1, bringing full-service, acute care to the growing Lake Nona community in a hospital that will also train the next generation of healthcare providers and support innovative medical research. Located next to the UCF College of Medicine in Orlando’s Medical City, UCF Lake Nona Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive…
Mon Mar 1
“On behalf of the nearly 1.4 million residents who call Orange County home, thank you for your commitment to bringing this important resource for hope and healing to Central Florida.” Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings “Our community has worked hard to grow our healthcare and life sciences cluster. And I am excited to celebrate a…
Sat Feb 27
Medical students on Feb. 25 unveiled artwork in remembrance of those lost to racial injustice and hate and to “serve as a reminder that all students, no matter who they are, what they look like, or who they love, are accepted at UCF College of Medicine.” The “Remembering Those We Lost: A Pulse and BLM…
Fri Feb 26
Today’s society is riddled with questions that everyone wants answers to. A group of UCF students is rising to the challenge and is hoping to bring home a national championship trophy in the process. UCF and the University of North Florida are the only two institutions from the state of Florida that will compete at…
Thu Feb 25
Sabrina Dessalines ’20 says it’s never been her intention to be a well-known artist — but her work may paint a different picture. After contributing to a viral collaborative mural in downtown Orlando last year, the self-taught artist now has her own exhibit that celebrates Black History Month and Women’s History Month at a local art…
Mon Feb 22
Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast and you’re struggling to keep up? While stress may seem inescapable, there are steps you can take to help manage it: 1. Cut back on the coffee Caffeine can easily become the most important ingredient in a busy lifestyle. But too much caffeine can actually…
Mon Feb 22
On March 1, the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, which was developed in partnership with HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division, will begin to serve the local community and students at the College of Medicine. Located at 6700 Lake Nona Blvd., the newly completed teaching hospital began development in October 2018. The medical center will provide 24/7…