Burnett Student Explores Bridges Between Health in Space and on Earth

Luis Jimenez-Chavez, a master’s student in biomedical sciences at the UCF College of Medicine, is focused on exploring everything he’s heard about since childhood –…

Goldwater Scholar Making Research Impact in Healthcare

Biomedical Sciences undergraduate Sun Latt is one of two UCF students selected for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, which honors select candidates nationwide pursuing careers in…

Embarking on a New Journey

It’s easy to make assumptions when you see Dr. Tina Chiarelli’s white-coat picture and academically rich bio under her title: associate professor of medicine in…

Graduating Biomedical Sciences Students Achieve Success

Personal health experiences — and opportunities UCF provided through its DirectConnect program — have culminated in academic success, undergraduate research experience and exciting futures for…

Graduate Students Share New Discoveries to Treat Disease 

“It is a great feeling when you know that  you’ve provided knowledge that can help bring us one step closer to treating a disease.” UCF Ph.D. Candidate…

Health Matters — Let’s Show How Much We Support Our Medical School

This Thursday, April 10, is UCF’s Day of Giving – an opportunity to support everything we love about our medical school.   Your gift can…

How UCF Researchers Are Playing Key Role in Discovering Health Impacts of Space Travel 

It’s 2 a.m. and UCF College of Medicine scientists, armed with technology and test tubes, are processing blood, saliva and urine samples from soon-to-be space…

Cancer Researchers Help UCF Earn Top 20 U.S. Public Universities for Patents

UCF ranks among the top 20 U.S. public universities for utility patents granted, including two from cancer researchers at the College of Medicine, the National…

Dr. Kyle Benkel Honored as 30 Under 30 Alumni

Dr. Kyle Benkel, a 2024 College of Medicine graduate who traded his UCF football jersey for a white coat, was named Friday as a UCF…

UCF Researcher Earns Presidential Academic Honor from Native Poland

College of Medicine Professor Dr. Michal Masternak, who focuses his research on healthy aging and cancer,  has been honored as a Professor Belweder, his native…

Holiday Festivities, Honors and Thanks

College of Medicine faculty and staff celebrated the holiday season and outstanding achievement Dec. 13 at the annual awards banquet. Dr. Deborah German, vice president…

Students Share Innovative Research at Burnett School Symposium

UCF biomedical sciences graduate students and postdocs recently shared their innovative research on improving health – including ways to create better flu shots, treatments for…