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…
CICMD Co-Director, UF Adjunct Professor, and Weight Watchers Chief Nutrition Officer, Dr. Michelle Cardel appeared on The TODAY Show. She was invited to unveil the first-ever Weight Watchers Awards honoring 38 standout products that make healthy living easier, more enjoyable, and sustainable. From smart food and drink choices to movement…
Outstanding Clinical Science Research Award: Dr. Serena Guo, M.D., Ph.D. Outstanding Teaching Team: Bradley Phillips, Pharm.D., Guenther Hochhaus, Ph.D., Jane Aldrich, Ph.D., and Caitrin McDonough, Ph.D., M.S. Faculty and staff award winners recognized at annual retreat » College of Pharmacy » University of Florida…
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy has appointed Steve Smith, Pharm.D., M.P.H., as the new chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, effective Sept. 6. He has served as the department’s interim chair for the past year. Smith’s permanent appointment builds upon the momentum gained under his…
Dr. Steven Smith was awarded $3.3 million by the NIH to study the effects of the antibiotic minocycline on treatment-resistant hypertension.
The award recognizes excellent psychologists who have made significant contributions to the field in the first nine years following completion of their doctoral degrees.
“For the first time in many of these patients’ lives, they have a more neutral feeling toward food,” Michelle Cardel, associate director for the Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases at the University of Florida who heads research at Weight Watchers, observed. GLP-1-based drugs “reduce the chatter in their…
UF Health recognized 33 endowed professors and chairs across the six academic colleges at a special Celebrating Distinction ceremony on Oct. 13. The event included four newly endowed professors from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy who were installed in 2022. Dr. Eric Krause, CICMD director, was endowed with the Debbie DeSantis Excellence Professorship.
Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association has promoted National Postdoc Appreciation Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to U.S. research and discovery. On this occasion, The CICMD thanks all our Postdoctoral members for their valuable contributions to the advancement of Science. http://postdoc.aa.ufl.edu/programs/national-postdoc-appreciation-week/…
