UF MD-PhD training program achieves ‘Michelin star’ acclaimed MSTP status
Fewer than 60 programs nationwide have earned Medical Scientist Training Program status
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UF CTSI Announces Appointment of Gloria “Gigi” Pflugfelder Lipori to Research Informatics Leadership Role
The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has appointed Gloria "Gigi" Pflugfelder Lipori, MT, MBA, as senior director of research informatics. In the role, Lipori will also serve as director of translational informatics integration for the CTSI, director of research informatics for the Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy at UF Health, and associate director of data architecture and integration for OneFlorida+.
Celebrating Nurses Week at UF CTSI
Nurses Week is an opportunity to recognize the compassion, dedication, and expertise nurses bring to healthcare every day. While nursing is often most associated with bedside care, nurses also play a critical role in advancing research, innovation, education, leadership, and community engagement across the translational science spectrum.
UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute earns $43 million NIH award to speed innovation
An infusion of funding will support the University of Florida-Florida State University research hub.
Study finds most cancer patients exposed to misinformation; UF researchers pilot ‘information prescription’
Ninety-three percent of patients with a new cancer diagnosis were exposed to at least one type of misinformation about cancer treatments, a UF Health Cancer Center study has found.
Weight loss medications linked to lower cancer risk
A new study by University of Florida researchers and collaborators has found that a popular class of weight loss drugs is associated with lower cancer risk.
Surprising finding could pave way for universal cancer vaccine
An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.
Nurses Week at the UF CTSI: Video Series Launch
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!…
Congratulations to Matt Rock on his well-deserved promotion to Manager of Clinical Research at the CTSI’s Clinical Research Center!
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…
Florida Research Data Center at UF Welcomes New Partners: USF and FAU Join the Network
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.
