After 43 years of medical practice, teaching, and mentorship at UF, Desmond Schatz, M.D., is entering a new season of retirement. Though saying goodbye is bittersweet, we are honored to highlight his unparalleled leadership and devotion to patients, colleagues, and students at UF for more than 4 decades. Join…
Congratulations to Jessie Barra, Ph.D., on receiving an NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)! Learn more about Jessie and her research below. “My K99/R00 project, ‘Interrogating Selection of Autoreactive T Cells Using Isogenic Human Thymic Organoids,’ dives into one of the biggest unanswered questions in type 1 diabetes:…
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation revealed how UF researchers are working to understand what causes certain immune cells to attack insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in Type 1 diabetes. Led by Leeana Peters, Ph.D., the team analyzed tissue samples from nPOD to pinpoint potential targets…
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Congratulations to Edward Phelps, Holger Russ, Allison Bayer, and Todd Brusko on receiving an NIH Research Project Grant (R01)! This grant will support research by Drs. Phelps and Russ on immune tolerance for beta cell replacement to treat Type 1 diabetes. “The idea is that this therapy would…
We are proud to share this article from T1D Strong featuring pediatric endocrinologist, researcher, and associate professor Dr. Laura Jacobsen, who also serves as TrialNet’s Pathway to Prevention Study Chair. Dr. Jacobsen’s advocacy for prevention research and enrollment in clinical trials has advanced TrialNet’s early-stage T1D screening efforts, which…
On August 24th, the UF Diabetes Institute conducted on-campus screening at the Plaza of Americas in coordination with the STEPS (Screening, Treatment, Education, Prevention and Support) program. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition that most college students are never screened for, so dedicated screening efforts can…
Google Health Gift Celebration on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Malachowsky Hall in Gainesville, Fla. / photo by Tim Casey, UF Advancement Today, Google.org announced their support of the UF Diabetes Institute and our efforts to expand diabetes care across Florida and beyond. We are proud to celebrate…
Congratulations to Allison Bayer, Ph.D., and Edward Phelps, Ph.D., on receiving a Research Opportunity Seed Fund (ROSF) for the UF College of Medicine Office of Research’s 2026 cycle! Read a description of their project below. “In people living with Type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly…
We are pleased to showcase this spotlight piece from the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Dr. Gator publication highlighting the work of Jennifer Hosford, M.P.H.! Jennifer serves as a clinical research manager in the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, where she not…
