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Reynaldo Avila

UF Study Identifies Immune Cells That May Help Sustain Type 1 Diabetes Attack

Why does the autoimmune attack behind type 1 diabetes continue for years or even decades? A new University of Florida Diabetes Institute study with Dr. Todd Brusko and Dr. Leeana Peters, may help answer that question. Researchers identified “stem-like” T cells that can renew themselves and…

Breakthroughs Begin Here: Revolutionizing Diabetes Research

The UF’s COM & Diabetes Institute’s leading researchers, including Dr. Todd Brusko and Dr. Mark Atkinson, are at the forefront of a revolution in diabetes research. Breakthroughs begin here: Revolutionizing diabetes research…

UF MD-PhD Training Program Achieves ‘Michelin Star’ acclaimed MSTP Status

Pathology faculty, Drs. Kristianna Fredenburg and Wayne McCormack, have played key roles in UF’s M.D.-Ph.D. program’s success, becoming the state’s first public institution to earn the milestone Medical Scientist Training Program status. UF MD-PhD training program achieves ‘Michelin star’ acclaimed MSTP status…

Faculty Honored For Achievements During 2026 Spring Assembly

Pathology faculty honored for their achievements during the 2026 spring assembly Lifetime Achievement Awards: Bruce Goldberger, Ph.D. & Dr. Wayne McCormack, Ph.D. Clinical Excellence Award: Marie Rivera-Zengotita, M.D.  Rising Star Award: Deepak Donthi, M.D.  Faculty honored for achievements during 2026 spring assembly…