.FLORIDA smell and taste experts will help lead a conference with a goal of developing strategies to implement routine smell and taste testing into the U.S. health care system. The conference is supported by an NIH grant and led by Monell Center. Read more: bit.ly/3nN0UEJ

Incredibly cool!

Cool new collaborative study with contributions from UF_Pharmacology’s Martens lab

Congratulations to former @UFCST Training Program in Chemosensory Science fellow Natalie Johnson on winning the prestigious Don Tucker Memorial Award from AChemS !

Dopamine is linked to the most ubiquitous motivated behavior on the planet: sniffing. See new work from a team at UF PharmT here: nature.com/articles/s4146…

We’re excited to reintroduce ourselves as the Florida Chemical Senses Institute (formerly the Center for Smell and Taste). Our mission remains the same: to highlight groundbreaking research in chemosensory science and support our incredible members. fcs.institute.ufl.edu

Head on over to our website to read about Nick Wendrick, a second-year Ph.D. food science student and trainee at the FCSI who's pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking with his research on carbonated blueberry wine. fcs.institute.ufl.edu/blending-scien…

Curious about the impact of FCSI's research? Check out our recent feature in The New York Times Magazine: nytimes.com/2024/

Congrats to FCSI member Sarah Sniffen, Ph.D. Fellow, on her 3-year NIDCD fellowship! Her research will explore how our brains link emotions to smells.🧠

Insects impact everything from crops to public health! 🐜🌱 Dr. Dan Hahn’s research at FCSI is driving innovative solutions—read more here: ⬇️ 🔗 fcs.institute.ufl.edu/4108-2/

Dr. Jennifer Mulligan is transforming the future of smell science with her innovative approach to nasal mucus biomarkers. Read the full article to see how her groundbreaking research is revolutionizing olfactory medicine! lnkd.in/e3iaNMYB 🔗

The UF Training Program in Chemosensory Science NIH T32 is now accepting applications for a predoctoral fellow position starting Fall 2025. If your work involves smell or taste, don’t miss this opportunity! 📅 Apply by April 14, 2025. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Dr. Hua Yan is unlocking the secrets of ant communication through neuroscience & genetics—revealing insights that could impact pest control & aging research.🐜🔬 Read more: fcs.institute.ufl.edu/dr-yan-unlocki… #Neuroscience #AntColony #Research

Your sense of smell could hold the key to longer life. 🧠👃 Dr. Rui Xiao’s research is revealing how chemosensory biology drives aging—and the implications are huge. Read how tiny worms are helping unlock big questions: fcs.institute.ufl.edu/aging-and-sens…

Kayli R. Sieber, a Ph.D. student in Dr. Hua Yan’s lab, is uncovering the mysteries of ant olfactory development—one gene at a time.🐜 Read her full story on our website: fcs.institute.ufl.edu/4128-2/

At the intersection of neuroscience and mentorship—Dr. Sims is helping shape the future of chemical senses research at FCSI. Tap the link to see how his work is influencing both discovery and the next generation of scientists. fcs.institute.ufl.edu/a-lifelong-com… #FCSI #UFResearch

New study by MBI researchers UF Florida Chemical Senses Institute reveals the mechanisms behind how your brain decides you dislike — even loathe — a smell. Learn more: bit.ly/4naOfpq

We're proud to share that Dr. Jennifer Mulligan has been awarded an NIH R01 grant to advance research into intranasal vitamin D as a novel treatment for inflammation-related smell loss. Read More: fcs.institute.ufl.edu/dr-jennifer-mu…

FCSI member Kayli R. Sieber defends her Ph.D. thesis. Read more here: fcs.institute.ufl.edu/fcsi-member-ka…

Dr. Michelle Bedenbaugh, an Assistant Professor at the FCSI, explores how the brain processes hunger, motivation, and reward. Read more about her inspiring story here: fcs.institute.ufl.edu/exploring-the-…