University of Florida PhD students can apply to the T1D T32 by contacting Dr. Benjamin Keselowsky for application materials. The T32 Executive Committee will evaluate each applicant for academic standing and commitment to T1D research. Selected trainees will be appointed to the T32 beginning in August for a period of up to four years (contingent on satisfactory progress). Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents.
Current Trainees
Biochemistry & Molecular biology
Anna Rushin
Anna studies exocrine pancreas metabolism in Type 1 Diabetes using a novel pancreas perfusion system under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew Merritt.

immunology & Microbiology
Miguel Medina-Serpas
Miguel’s project is focused on characterizing the follicular helper T-cell (Tfh) response in the secondary lymphatic tissue of human donors across the natural progression of T1D under the mentorship of Dr. Todd Brusko.

Biomedical engineering
Taylor Lansberry
Taylor’s current project involves engineering an islet implant device to treat Type 1 Diabetes under the mentorship of Dr. Cherie Stabler.

Biomedical Engineering
Christopher Ludtka
Chris’s project assesses the effects of simulated microgravity on endothelial cells and macrophages in regards to angiogenesis with sex as a biological variable, so as to investigate this unique culture method for its applicability for tissue engineering applications.

T1D T32 Fellows receive a biweekly stipend, set annually by the NIH, that coincides with UF’s payroll schedule. T32 Fellows also receive $1,000 annually for travel and professional development activities. As part of the T1D T32, Fellows must participate in the Immunology Journal Club, the Diabetes Data Club, T1D-relevant seminars at the Genetics Institute, and the Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series.