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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…

Researchers find vital clue in the progression of Type 1 diabetes – UF Health

In a new study from the UF Diabetes Institute, researchers Dr. Clive Wasserfall and Dr. Denise Drotar, found that the smallest collections of insulin-producing beta cells, as well as single cells scattered throughout the pancreas, are the first to die as the immune system launches its assault.This is thought…

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi inducted into the National Academy of Medicine

Emeritus Professor, Dr. Maureen Goodenow’s graduate student, Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi [earned her PhD in 1995 at UF Dept. of Pathology], was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine last year.  https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/national-academy-of-medicine-elects-100-new-members-6/ Dr. Bottazzi’s bio can be found here: https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/maria-bottazzi-18431…