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February 4, 2026, 2-3 PM, Malachowsky Room 7200. Dr. Cardel is a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who serves as a faculty member at the University of Florida, where she co-directs the Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. Previously the Chief Nutrition Officer at WeightWatchers, she helped lead the…
The Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease (CICMD) is pleased to announce that Shu Niu, a graduate student in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, has received a Predoctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association (AHA). The highly competitive, two-year fellowship will…
Avoiding the Engagement Cliff: Which Strategies Work Best in Digital Weight Loss Interventions? Dr. Michele Patel is an Instructor of Medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center in the Stanford School of Medicine. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Duke University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cardiovascular…
Join us for a lecture with Dr. Catherine “Katie” Derington. She is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the University of Colorado whose research uses real-world data to improve hypertension care, focusing on gaps between clinical guidelines and patient treatment across large national datasets: Risk, Regimens, and Real-World Data: Rethinking Antihypertensive Therapy for the Next Decade.
Dr. John Thyfault is a Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center whose work explores how movement and strong aerobic fitness protect the liver and lower the chances of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. He has written more than 220 scientific papers and earned major NIH and VA…
CICMD member Dr. Siobhan Malany, Ph.D., an associate professor of cellular and systems pharmacology in the UF College of Pharmacy and lead organizer of the Biomanufacturing in Space Symposium on Nov. 6, 2025. https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/2025/11/14/symposium-showcases-how-in-space-biomanufacturing-could-transform-health-on-earth-and-beyond/ CICMD trainee Sophia Eikenberry attended the symposium to share insights on circadian research and to…
Exciting News from the University of Florida! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the official LinkedIn page for the Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CICMD). Our center unites basic scientists, clinicians, and population health researchers to drive innovations that enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases.
“My story and how to tell it” Dr. Franzen is a renal physiologist studying the neural and hormonal regulation ofperioperative acute kidney injury. Associate Professor in Physiology, Uppsala University ·Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham · Clinical Trials Lead,SangAir A. CICMD Speaker Series- John…
The Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CICMD) is delighted to congratulate Dr. Munaza Riaz on her transition to the role of Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Riaz has been a valued member of the CICMD community for several years, first as a Ph.D. student and later as a…
The Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CICMD) proudly hosted the 2025 Early Career Symposium on September 15 at Malachowsky Hall. This signature event highlights the exceptional research of our trainees and early-career investigators, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in cardiovascular and metabolic science. Oral Presentation Winners CICMD congratulates…
