The Burnett School scientists are engaged in research on the world’s most prevalent and serious health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular, molecular microbiology, neurodegenerative, and immunity & pathogenesis diseases. Key research divisions include: Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Disease, Immunity & Pathogenesis, Neuroscience, Molecular Microbiology.
Our medical education faculty are studying the use of gaming, team‑based learning and simulation to better train medical students and how new digitally‑based education can improve test scores and learning.
The University of Central Florida College of Medicine conducts human subjects research, clinical research, translational research, and clinical research with the goals of providing novel treatment to our patients; advancing medicine; and increasing the understanding of disease.
Faculty research interests include all aspects of population health including adolescent health, cancer detection and outcomes, child and infant health, community‑based participatory research, global health, health services research, mental health, substance use and cessation, including alcohol and tobacco use, suicidality, and violence among many others.
Designed to pioneer research, education, and clinical services in the rapidly evolving domains of aviation, space, and extreme environments medicine.