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UF Study Finds Kava May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk in Smokers

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…

CTSI appoints new Assistant Director of Clinical Research

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing translational research and nurturing clinical research professionals, the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute proudly announces the appointment of Alexandria Carey, MSN, MBA-HC, as the Assistant Director of Clinical Research. As assistant director, Carey will focus on translational workforce development,…

Wertheim Foundation gifts $100M to UF Scripps

The University of Florida today announced that the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation has provided $100 million — the largest gift from an individual donor in university history — to elevate the stature of UF Scripps as one of the world’s leading forces in biomedical research and to advance the leading-edge work of faculty at the campus in Jupiter, Florida.

Deadline June 6: 2022 CTSI Spring Pilot Award Applications

Deadline: June 6, 2022, by 5:00 p. m. The UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute provides intramural awards to support the growth of interdisciplinary and investigator-initiated clinical and translational research across UF’s broad range of scientific disciplines. This CTSI RFA will support pilot projects across the full spectrum of…