A team of scientists from Wertheim UF Scripps have been awarded a five-year grant from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) worth $7.7 million to develop a treatment for children with SYNGAP1 genetic disorder. Learn more: go.ufl.edu/9kad9ls.

On Aug. 7, the UF Health family celebrated the completion of a new 10,000-square-foot medical facility at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Learn more about this exciting expansion at go.ufl.edu/vg6hmqh.

Welcome back, Gators! We hope you have an amazing fall semester 🐊📚 Here's a peek at our second-year FLORIDA medical students, who had their first day of classes on Monday!

Tyler Elliott, a FLORIDA medical student, was featured in AAMC's Aspiring Docs Diaries for his journey as a bone marrow donor with Gift of Life. Give it a read at aspiringdocsdiaries.org/the-decision-t… #GoGators 🧡

Scientists at FLORIDA's Wilmot Botanical Gardens at UF and UF IFAS Solutions found that gardening 🌱 may offer noticeable benefits to patients with chronic lower back pain. Visit go.ufl.edu/9d2te4u for more information on the multidisciplinary study.

Approximately 150 master’s and doctoral students began classes at the FLORIDA College of Medicine on Thursday! Hear from the incoming class and get a behind-the-scenes look at orientation here: go.ufl.edu/bg0ai8u 🏫🌴🐊

Happy #InternationalDogDay! Meet some of FLORIDA Med's canine family members at news.drgator.ufl.edu/2024/08/26/mee… 🐶❤️🦴

This #MeetTheStaffMonday is about Todd Barnash, our Research Administration Manager. Read more here: #GoGators

Maryam Rahman, MD, featured in Spine Review’s list of women making waves in #neurosurgery this #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth. Dr. Rahman serves as chair of Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) and is an associate professor in the department of #neurosurgery at UF Neurosurgery. She was the first female

We thought we’d make the decision to attend this year’s #UFMedReunion easier. Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t come to the 2024 FLORIDA College of Medicine Alumni Weekend. 😉 Visit drgator.ufl.edu/aw for more information and to register by Sept. 30.

Calling all UF Alumni! Are you a trailblazer in your field? Do you know an outstanding alum under 40 making waves? Apply or nominate a fellow Gator for FLORIDA's #40GatorsUnder40 program now at go.ufl.edu/gwbvnnf. Let’s celebrate the impact you’re making in the world! 🧡🌎💙

🎉 The new UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside is now open! Thanks to a strong partnership with City of Gainesville and Alachua County, it brings top-notch care closer to home. Learn more: go.ufl.edu/46bq1iy

Mark your calendars for #UFMedWeek, Sept. 23-27! From the State of the College to Staff Appreciation to #OrangeAndBrew, join us in celebrating our incredible community. Check out the full schedule here: med.ufl.edu/comweek/

#Norovirus claims the lives of at least 50,000 children every year. The Karst Lab_UF has compiled the first-ever study that identifies the role of breast milk bile acids — a breakthrough that can lower infections in newborns. Learn about their novel study: go.ufl.edu/pnhvuof.

Save the date!🗓️Our annual Research Showcase is Feb. 12 at the Reitz Union. The event includes a keynote address by Patricia LoRusso, D.O., Ph.D. (hc), FAACR, of Yale School of Medicine, judged poster session & presentations by our Predoctoral Awardees. Learn more: go.ufl.edu/d7bj5rv

Attention, FLORIDA Med alumni! 🐊 Are you or someone you know making a difference in your career or community? 🌟 Apply or nominate a peer now for UF's #40GatorsUnder40 class and join the ranks of our exceptional young leaders recognized annually: connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu/events/40gator…

Residents and fellows: Don't forget to submit your photos of adventures around Florida for the #UFMedBucketList challenge to win a free UF Health fleece jacket! More info at go.ufl.edu/pha7kr4

Calling all FLORIDA pediatrics alumni! Join us for an alumni breakfast on Sept. 28 at the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference! See the flyer below for details and to RSVP by Friday.

We spoke with FLORIDA Med and Florida Gators Football alum Garrison Rolle, M.D. ’90, about persistence, teamwork, and helping the next generation of athletes at TOC. Check out the interview at go.ufl.edu/he1wcch. #GoGators #GatorNation #SportsMedicine

Meet Dr. Shirley Graves, a trailblazer in pediatric anesthesiology! 👩‍⚕️ She's one of the inspiring women featured in our new web story celebrating Women in Medicine Month. Read about her journey and her advice for future healthcare workers 👇anest.ufl.edu/2024/09/06/cel…