Clinical Sciences Division

The Clinical Sciences Division of the CICMD is comprised of faculty, students, and postdoctoral trainees from across the UF campus. Together we strive to promote the detection, prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic disease through research focused on leading treatment for the full spectrum of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. CICMD members in the Clinical Sciences Division use human models to develop and implement cutting-edge treatment strategies for conditions related to cardiovascular, endocrine, and metabolic diseases including obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.

 Areas of Focus

Major areas of research focus include optimizing prevention and treatment of:

  • Stroke, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Renal Disease

Resources

The division supports CICMD-affiliated investigators and trainees with resources for conducting clinical and translational research studies. For a comprehensive list visit the resources page.

Members and Collaborations

Anne Mathews, Ph.D.

Anton Stephen

Arch G. Chip Mainous III PHDr

Babu Balangopal

Brian Weiner

Fernando Bril

Kristina voncastel-Roberts

Danielle Jake-Schoffman

David Janicke, Ph.D.

Kristin A Dayton Ph.D.

Troy Donahoo, Ph.D.

Heather LaJoie

Allison A Holgerson Ph.D.

Jaclyn Hall, Ph.D.

Julio Duarte, Ph.D.

Kathryn Ross, Ph.D.

Linda Bartoshuck, Ph.D.

Lisa M. Clifford, Ph.D

Lisa Scarton,Ph.D.

Tamara K Lux, Ph.D.

Megan McVay, Ph.D.

Rebeccah Mercado, Ph.D.

Michelle Cardel, Ph.D.

Darci R Miller

Muna Canales, MD.

Mustafa Moiz M, MD.

Alba Osorio, MS.

Patrick Shannon, MD.

Carl Pepine, MD.

Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, Ph.D.

Richard Berry,MD.

Shankar Meena, M.S.

Janet H Silverstein, M.D.

Susan Percival,Ph.D.

David Weiner I, M.D.

Whitney Woodmansee, M.D.

The division brings together investigators from many departments and institutes across the University of Florida: UF HSCIFAS, and PHHP including the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics (COM)Clinical and Health Psychology (PHHP)Department of Nutrition (IFAS)Department of Medicine (COM), the UF Cancer CenterDiabetes Institute and the Institute for Child Health Policy.