- UF Biology Supports Racial Justice
July 8, 2020
“The Department of Biology unequivocally stands against white supremacy in every form,” Professor and Chair Marta Wayne said.
- Professor Betty Smocovitis Teaches Lessons from History on Disease Pandemics
July 8, 2020
COVID-19 has drawn attention to the importance of the historical record of infectious disease and the importance of cultural practices.
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- Graduate Student Maria Cortez Uses Museum Collections to Fight COVID-19
July 8, 2020
The new initiative ViralMuse aims to bridge the gap between public health and natural history collections.
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- Tom Hladish Advises Florida Department of Health on COVID-19
July 8, 2020
Dr. Hladish developed statistical forecasting models to help DOH plan for healthcare needs.
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- The Cummings Lab Assists with COVID-19 Response
July 8, 2020
Dr. Derek Cummings and his lab’s students and postdoctoral researchers are having an impact at both local and international levels.
- Teaching During the Pandemic: Stefanie Gazda Leads the Way
July 8, 2020
The Department of Biology transitioned all undergraduate classes to online learning by mid-March.
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- Biology Faculty Fight Pandemic in Latin America
July 8, 2020
Biology professors José Miguel Ponciano and Ana Longo used their expertise in disease dynamics to educate audiences in Latin America.
- Biology Professor Nick Keiser Debunks COVID-19 Misinformation
July 8, 2020
Assistant professor Nick Keiser has found a novel audience for his infectious disease knowledge: the heavy-metal music community.
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- Biology Lecturer is UF Adviser of the Year!
July 8, 2020
Dr. Teresa Mutahi has won the university’s highest honor for undergraduate advising.
- Biology Professor Receives Diversity Award
July 8, 2020
Biology Assistant Professor Joe Ryan is the recipient of the University of Florida 2020 Graduate Education Diversity Champion Award.
- Congratulations to Biology Student Aaron Sandoval
July 8, 2020
Aaron Sandoval, an exceptionally accomplished student and researcher, graduated in Spring 2020.
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- Undergraduate Peer Messaging Contest: “Do Your Part, Stay One Gator Apart”
July 8, 2020
Take a look at the winning entry from freshmen Joshua Lopez-Scarim, Adeeb Rashid, and Jeffrey Chen.
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