UCF Researcher Studying Probiotics to Fight Acid Reflux, Esophageal Cancer
Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: heartburn, belching, chest pain and…
UCF Scientist Leads Research to Break Through Harmful Bacterial “Fortresses”
College of Medicine Assistant Professor Renee Fleeman continues to refine a powerful therapy for drug-resistant bacteria that pierces the gooey coating that anchors and protects such germs…
UCF Researcher Develops “Smart, Tiny Bubbles” to Treat Cancer and Heart Disease
A cell 500 times thinner than a human hair could heal hearts and kill cancer cells, thanks to a patent-pending technology created by a UCF…
“FIRE’D” Up About Med School Research
College of Medicine students presented their original research May 11 — on topics ranging from cancer to whether patients trust when their doctors use artificial…
UCF Scientist Sends Blood Clotting Research to Space
When NASA launches its latest voyage to the International Space Station on May 12, it will carry a blood clotting experiment from the UCF College…
Three Burnett Students Named Goldwater Scholars
Three Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences undergraduate students were recently honored as Goldwater Scholars for their outstanding research and great potential to advance their respective…
UCF, Industry Experts Share Insight on Evolution of Space Medicine
Hours before Artemis II splashed down safely into the Pacific Ocean on April 10, UCF researchers, university partners, an astronaut, and the former head of NASA gathered…
Students Showcase Research at Spring Burnett Symposium
Understanding antibacterial resistance, investigating promising cancer treatment targets and identifying fall risk with new technologies were among 13 innovative Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences student…
UCF Expert Plays Key Role in International Research to Combat Dengue Fever, Zika
Nearly half of the world’s citizens live in areas with a risk of catching dengue fever, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the mosquito-borne illness rapidly spreads, especially in the…
UCF Research to Help Inform Statewide Efforts to Stop Domestic Violence and Improve Care for Survivors
Florida is turning to UCF experts to find better ways to prevent domestic violence and give survivors a stronger voice in the services they need….
Artemis II Brings Unique Space Medicine Opportunities
NASA’s upcoming Artemis II launch will witness astronauts orbiting the moon for the first time in more than half a century, providing new opportunities for…
Dr. Khaled is 2026 Pegasus Professor
Dr. Annette Khaled, who leads the UCF College of Medicine’s Cancer Research Division, has been recognized as a Pegasus Professor, the university’s highest honor. She…