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We’re proud to celebrate Nurses Week by spotlighting the incredible team at our Clinical Research Center! In this first video, hear from Matt Rock, Manager of Clinical Research, as he highlights the vital role our nurses play in supporting studies across the University of Florida. This is just the beginning!…
Matt joined the CTSI’s Clinical Research Center in February 2024 and quickly became a valued asset to the team through his dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit. In his new role, he will lead the planning and direction of clinical research activities, coordinate closely with research teams, and oversee clinical operations…
The Florida Research Data Center (FLRDC) Consortium at the University of Florida is proud to welcome two new institutional partners: the University of South Florida (USF) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU). These new partnerships represent a significant expansion of the FLRDC's mission to support high-impact research using restricted-access data that informs public policy and societal advancement.
Dr. Wayne T. McCormack, a visionary educator and national leader in translational workforce development, has been nominated for the 2025 ACTS Distinguished Educator “Rebecca Jackson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Education Innovation.”
The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute, or CTSI, announces the appointment of Yonghui Wu, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, as its new chief data scientist.
Follow the inspiring story of Phoenix Fox, a young man diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition, and his family’s journey from diagnosis to treatment through groundbreaking clinical trials at the University of Florida’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Hear from George Fox as he recounts their emotional path…
We are excited to welcome John Evangelista to the CTSI Leadership family. His extensive experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and drive excellence in our initiatives. We look forward to collaborating with him and are confident that his leadership will help guide CTSI toward even…
Gainesville, FL – December 7, 2024 The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is bringing health research into the heart of the community this holiday season as its Community Research Vehicle (CRV) rolls through the Very GNV Holiday Parade. A symbol of UF CTSI’s commitment to advancing…
A groundbreaking study supported by the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UF CTSI) and funded through a Precision Health Pilot (UL1 TR001427, 08/01/2022 – 07/31/2023) suggests that kava could help reduce lung cancer risk caused by tobacco smoke. Led by Dr. Chengguo Xing at the UF Health…
Virtual patients can help researchers discover new treatments. Virtual patients with diseases that precisely mimic real-life patients are the next frontier in medicine. Such “digital twins” would allow health researchers to drastically speed the development of new treatments. But before those digital patients can be created, scientists must train computer…
