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Faculty

Abdel A Alli

Abdel A Alli PhD, MPH

Associate Professor
Department: MD-NEPHROLOGY
Email: aalli@ufl.edu
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Stephen Anton

Stephen Anton PhD

Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: santon@ufl.edu
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Psychology
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Diana Barb

Diana Barb MD

Clinical Associate Professor
Department: MD-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Email: dbarb@ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Ellen K Bowser

Ellen K Bowser MS, RN, RD, LD

Associate In Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonary Dietitian
Department: MD-PEDS-PULMONARY
Email: bowseek@peds.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Outstanding Preceptor of the Year
    2023 · Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
    2019 · Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Mildred Kaufman Public Health Nutrition Award
    2008 · Pasco County Public Health Unit Dietetic Internship
  • Outstanding Member of the Year
    2005 · Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association,
  • Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
    1993 · Florida Dietetic Association
Certifications:
  • Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Academy of the Nutrition and Dietetics
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Erin B Bruce

Erin B Bruce Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology
Email: ebruce5@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Exemplary Teacher
    2019-2022 · University of Florida College of Medicine
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Muna Canales

Muna Canales M.D., M.S.

Clinical Associate Professor
Department: MD-NEPHROLOGY
Email: muna.canales@medicine.ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • Nephrology
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Michelle Cardel

Michelle Cardel PhD, MS, RD, FTOS

Senior Director, Global Clinical Research & Nutrition WW International, Inc; Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics; Associate Director, Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease
Department: Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Email: mcardel@ufl.edu
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Kirk Conrad

Kirk Conrad MD

Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: kpconrad@ufl.edu
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Gene R Crislip

Gene R Crislip PhD

Research Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: gcrislip@ufl.edu
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Kristin A Dayton

Kristin A Dayton M.D.

Associate Professor
Department: MD-PEDS-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Email: kristinjohnson23@peds.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Ellen Perrin Award for Excellence in LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
    2024 · American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2023 · UF College of Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2022 · UF College of Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2020 · UF College of Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2019 · UF College of Medicine
  • Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching
    2016 · UF Health Pediatric Fellowship
  • Faculty Award For demonstrating overall scholarship and character
    2012 · Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Certifications:
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
    American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics
Specialties:
  • Pediatrics
Subspecialties:
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
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William T Donahoo

William T Donahoo MD, FTOS

CHIEF & CLIN PROF
Department: MD-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Email: wdonahoo@ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Julio D Duarte

Julio D Duarte Pharm.D., Ph.D., FAHA

Associate Professor
Department: Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Email: juliod@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Faculty Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity Award
    2023 · University of Florida College of Pharmacy
  • Outstanding Clinical Research Award
    2017 · University of Florida College of Pharmacy
  • Fellow
    2017 · American Heart Association
  • Hans Vahlteich Research Scholar
    2013 · College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago
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Marcelo Febo

Marcelo Febo Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department: MD-PSYCHIATRY
Email: febo@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • UF College of Medicine Term Professor
    2018-2019 · University of Florida, College of Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher
    2018 · University of Florida, College of Medicine
  • Elected Research Scientist Member
    2016 · National Hispanic Science Network
  • Suzannah Bliss Tieman Award for Research
    2009 · Northeast Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience
  • Faculty Award
    2009 · Northeast Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience
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Charles J Frazier

Charles J Frazier Ph.D.

Professor and Chair
Department: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology
Email: cjfraz@ufl.edu
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Jeffrey Friedman

Jeffrey Friedman MD, FACS

Assistant Professor and Director, Bariatric Surgery
Department: MD-SURGERY-GI-MINIM INVAS SURG
Email: jeffrey.friedman@surgery.ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
Subspecialties:
  • General Surgery
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Michelle L Gumz

Michelle L Gumz PhD

Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: michelle.gumz@medicine.ufl.edu
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Jaclyn M Hall

Jaclyn M Hall Ph.D.

Associate Research Scientist
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL
Email: jaclynha@ufl.edu
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Michael J Haller

Michael J Haller M.D.

Professor and Chief
Department: MD-PEDS-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Email: hallerms@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • UF Research Professorship
    2017-2020 · University of Florida
  • Silverstein Family Eminent Scholar Chair
    2016 · University of Florida
  • Young Investigator Award
    2010 · ISPAD
  • Cure Award
    2009 · ADA
  • Society for Pediatric Research
    2008 · Society for Pediatric Research
  • Mary Tyler Moore Excellence in Clinical Research Award
    2008 · JDRF
  • JDRF Early Career Research Award
    2007 · JDRF
  • Kokomoor Award
    2005 · University of Florida
  • Douglass J Barrett Fellowship
    2004 · University of Florida
Certifications:
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
    American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics
Specialties:
  • Pediatrics
Subspecialties:
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
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Parta Hatamizadeh

Parta Hatamizadeh M.D., MPH

Associate Professor
Department: MD-NEPHROLOGY
Email: parta.hatamizadeh@medicine.ufl.edu
Specialties:
  • Nephrology
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Allison A Holgerson

Allison A Holgerson Ph.D., ABPP

Director Of Clinical Training, Clinical Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Email: aholgerson@phhp.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Hugh C. Davis Excellence in Clinical Supervision Award
    2020 · University of Florida Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
  • Psychology Research Summit Award- Behavioral Medicine Category
    2017 · Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry
  • Outstanding Counseling Graduate Student
    2015 · Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Elizabeth A. Fries Memorial Scholarship
    2014 · Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
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David M Janicke

David M Janicke Ph.D., ABPP

Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Email: djanicke@phhp.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • University of Florida Term Professor
    2017-2020 · University of Florida
  • College Doctoral Mentor of the Year
    2014 · College of Public Health and Health Professions – University of Florida
  • Research Foundation Professor
    2011-2013 · University of Florida
  • Fellow
    2011 · American Psychological Association
  • Alumnus of the Year
    2007-2008 · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of Sciences
Certifications:
  • American Board Certification in Professional Psychology
    The American Board of Professional Psychology
  • Diplomate in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Child / Pediatric Psychology
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Tianze Jiao

Tianze Jiao Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Email: tianzejiao@ufl.edu
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Maureen Keller-Wood

Maureen Keller-Wood Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus
Department: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology
Email: mkeller@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Liley Lectureship
    2017 · Perinatal Research Society
  • CV Professorship
    2013-current · University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
  • UFRF Professorship
    2012-2015 · University of Florida
  • UFRF Professorship
    2000-2003 · University of Florida
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Dominick Lemas

Dominick Lemas Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department: MD-HOBI-BIOMED INFORMATICS
Email: djlemas@ufl.edu
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Andrew C Liu

Andrew C Liu PhD

Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: andrew.liu@ufl.edu
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Arch Mainous

Arch Mainous PhD

Professor and Vice Chair Of Research, CHFM
Department: MD-CHFM-GEN ADMINISTRATION
Email: arch.mainous@phhp.ufl.edu
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Siobhan Malany

Siobhan Malany Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology
Email: smalany@ufl.edu
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Christopher J Martyniuk

Christopher J Martyniuk PhD

Associate Chair and Professor
Department: Department of Physiological Sciences
Email: cmartyn@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • UF Term Professorship
    2020-2023 · University of Florida
  • Award for Research Excellence
    2018 · Zoetis Animal Health
  • The Gorbman – Bern New Independent Investigator Award
    2013 · North American Society for Comparative Endocrinology
  • Bob Boutilier New Investigator Award
    2013 · Canadian Society of Zoology
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Caitrin W McDonough

Caitrin W McDonough Ph.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Email: caitrinmcdonough@ufl.edu
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Matthew E Merritt

Matthew E Merritt Ph.D.

Professor; Coordinator BMS/BMB PhD Program
Department: MD-BIOCHEM – MOLECULAR BIOL
Email: matthewmerritt@ufl.edu
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Rahma S Mkuu

Rahma S Mkuu PhD

Assistant Professor
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL
Email: rmkuu@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Honor Graduate
    2018 · Department of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University
  • Distinguished Honor Graduate
    2018 · College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University
  • Highest Scoring Student Abstract
    2017 · American Public Health Association, Women’s Caucus
  • Diversity Fellow
    2015-2018 · Texas A&M University
  • Health Promotion Policy Fellow
    2014-2015 · Arkansas Department of Health
  • Student of the Year Nominee
    2012 · Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida
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Earl J Morris

Earl J Morris Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Email: earl.morris@ufl.edu
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Aline C Oliveira

Aline C Oliveira Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department: MD-PHARMACOLOGY – THERAPEUTICS
Email: aline.oliveira@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • 2nd Place – Early Career Showcase
    2023 · CICMD – University of Florida
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship (relinquished)
    2019 · American Physiology Society
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship
    2019 · American Heart Association
  • 2nd Place – Early Career Showcase
    2019 · CICMD – University of Florida
  • Training Enhancement Opportunity Award
    2018 · MBI – University of Florida
  • Best Poster Award
    2018 · American Heart Association – Council on Hypertension
  • Travel Award
    2014 · XX InterAmerican Society of Hypertension
  • 2nd place in Eduardo Krieger Award in Basic Research
    2014 · XXII Conference of Brazilian Society of Hypertension and XX Scientific session of the Interamerican Society of Hypertension.
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Rebecca L Pearl

Rebecca L Pearl Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Email: rebecca.pearl@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Rising Star Award
    2024 · Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
  • PHHP Early Career Innovator Award
    2024 · College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
  • APA Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology (Health Psychology)
    2024 · American Psychological Association
  • NIH Director's New Innovator Award
    2022 · National Institutes of Health
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Thomas A Pearson

Thomas A Pearson MD, PhD

Department: Department of Epidemiology
Email: tapearson@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Epidemiology and Prevention Mentoring Award,
    2019 · American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
  • Distinguished Lecture in Cardiovascular Medicine
    2017 · University of Alabama – Birmingham
  • National Forum Leadership Award
    2014 · National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
  • Joseph Stokes III Memorial Lecturer
    2013 · Boston University School of Medicine
  • National Forum Service Award
    2012 · National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
  • Heart Healthy and Stroke Free Award
    2012 · National Forum for Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke
  • Lyon Founder's Award
    2011 · Rochester School for the Deaf
  • Special Lifetime Mentoring Award
    2010 · University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars
    2009 · Johns Hopkins University
  • Medicine Hedersdoktor
    2002 · University of Umea
  • Fellow
    1992 · American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow, American College of Physicisans
    1987 · American College of Physicians
  • Fellow
    1987 · American College of Preventive Medicine
  • Delta Omega
    1983 · Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
    1976 · Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Phi Beta Kappa
    1971 · University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certifications:
  • Clinical Lipidology
    American Board of Clinical Lipidology
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Preventive Medicine and Public Health
    American Board of Preventive Medicine
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Carl J Pepine

Carl J Pepine M.D.

Professor of Medicine
Department: MD-CARDIOLOGY
Email: pepincj@medicine.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Lifetime of Contributions in the Field of Women’s CVD
    2022 · American Society for Preventative Cardiology (ASPC)
  • Wenger Award for Excellence in Medical research and Leadership
    2019 · National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
  • Bernadine Healy Leadership in Women’s Cardiovascular Disease Award
    2018 · American College of Cardiology
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
    2010 · University of Florida
  • Gifted Scientist Award
    2009 · Florida Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  • Distinguished International Educator
    2005 · University of Florida
  • National President
    2003-2004 · American College of Cardiology
  • Eminent Scholar Chair in Cardiovascular Research (UF)
    2001-2008 · American Heart Association (AHA) – Suncoast Chapter, Inc.
  • Gifted Teacher Award
    2001 · Florida Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  • Research Foundation Professorship Award
    1999-2001 · University of Florida
  • Theodore E. Woodward Award
    1998 · American Clinical and Climatological Association (ACCA)
  • Elected to Association of University Cardiologists (AUC)
    1998 · Association of University Cardiologists
  • Paul Dudley White Award
    1991 · Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
  • President
    1986-1987 · Florida Chapter, Amercian College of Cardiology
  • Elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)
    1982 · American Society for Clinical Investigation
  • Outstanding Young Men of America
    1972 · Outstanding Young Men of America
Certifications:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Diplomate
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Diplomate
    National Board of Medical Examiners
Specialties:
  • Cardiology
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Michael G Perri

Michael G Perri Ph.D.

Dean Emeritus
Department: College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean's Office
Email: mperri@ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Clinical Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
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Mohan K Raizada

Mohan K Raizada PhD

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: mraizada@ufl.edu
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Leah R Reznikov

Leah R Reznikov PhD

Associate Professor
Department: Department of Physiological Sciences
Email: leahreznikov@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Teacher of Year Award (Class of 2024)
    2022 · Univeristy of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Giles F. Filley Memorial Award for Excellence in Respiratory Physiology and Medicine
    2022 · American Physiological Society
  • Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
    2021 · Zoetis
  • Excellence Award for Assistant Professors
    2020 · University of Florida
  • Career Accelerator Award
    2020 · McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida
  • Teacher of the Year Award (Class of 2021)
    2019 · University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Pew Scholarship Program Candidate Representative
    2018 · University of Florida
  • STEM Mentor
    2017 · New York Academy of Sciences
  • Matching Funds Award Dovetail Genomics
    2017 · Dovetail Genomics
  • Distinguished Doctorate Alumni Award
    2017 · University of South Carolina School of Medicine
  • K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grant Recipient
    2014 · NIH
  • Interdisciplinary Research Poster Session Best Poster Award
    2014 · University of Iowa
  • Health Sciences Research Week Cover Art Winner
    2014 · University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  • Interdisciplinary Research Poster Session Women in Science and Engineering Award
    2013 · University of Iowa
  • Health Sciences Research Week Outstanding Poster Award in Postdoctoral Fellow and Staff Category
    2013 · University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  • Health Sciences Research Week Outstanding Poster Award in Postdoctoral Fellow and Staff Category
    2012 · University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  • NIH T32 Institutional NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship Recipient, Cardiovascular Center, Internal Medicine
    2010 · University of Iowa
  • Young Investigator Travel Award
    2007 · International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology
  • Chair’s Fund Recipient
    2007 · Amygdala in Health & Disease Gordon Conference
  • Graduate Student Travel Award
    2006 · Society for Neuroscience
  • Research Assistantship
    2004 · University of South Carolina School of Medicine
  • Academic Recognition Scholarship
    1998-2002 · Iowa State University
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Kathryn M Ross

Kathryn M Ross Ph.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor & Associate Chair for Research
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Email: kmross@phhp.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Elected Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
    2024 · Society of Behavioral Medicine
  • Leading the Narrative Award
    2023 · Society of Behavioral Medicine
  • Faculty Enhancement Opportunity Award
    2022 · University of Florida
  • Outstanding Alumni Award
    2021 · College of Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida
  • Excellence Award for Assistant Professors
    2019 · University of Florida
  • Dean’s Citation Paper Award
    2019 · College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
  • Fellow, NIH OBSSR / NHLBI Summer Institute on the Design and Conduct of Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions
    2015 · National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • 2015 Early Career Young Professionals Travel Grant
    2015 · The Obesity Society
  • Outstanding Research Award
    2011 · College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
  • Nathan W. Perry Memorial Scientist-Practitioner Award for outstanding integration of scientific method and scholarship with clinical work
    2011 · Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, University of Florida
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Peter P Sayeski

Peter P Sayeski PhD

Professor and Program Director
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: psayeski@ufl.edu
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Lisa Scarton

Lisa Scarton PhD, RN, FAAN

Associate Professor
Department: Family, Community and Health Systems Science
Email: lscarton@ufl.edu
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Mark S Segal

Mark S Segal M.D., PH.D.

Senior Associate Dean For Faculty Affairs & Professional Development
Department: MD-NEPHROLOGY
Email: segalms@medicine.ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • Nephrology
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Ravindra K Sharma

Ravindra K Sharma PhD

Research Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: ravindra.sharma@medicine.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award
    2024 · American Heart Association
  • CICMD Pilot Award
    2024 · Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, University of Florida
  • New Investigator Award
    2018 · American Heart Association (AHA)
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Janet H Silverstein

Janet H Silverstein M.D.

Professor
Department: MD-PEDS-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Email: silvejh@peds.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Asst. Chief Resident
    1975 · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Certifications:
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
    American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics
Specialties:
  • Pediatrics
Subspecialties:
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
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Steven M Smith

Steven M Smith PharmD, MPH, FCCP, FAHA

Associate Professor & Chair, Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy; Co-Director, Center For Integrative Cardiovascular And Metabolic Disease
Department: Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Email: ssmithm@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Fellow
    2023 · American Heart Association
  • Teaching and Service Excellence Award
    2021 · University of Florida College of Pharmacy
  • Excellence Award for Assistant Professors
    2019 · University of Florida
  • Fellow
    2018 · American College of Clinical Pharmacy
  • Teaching and Service Excellence Award
    2017 · University of Florida College of Pharmacy
  • Delta Omega Inductee
    2017 · University of Florida College of Public Health & Health Professions
  • New Investigator Award
    2015 · American College of Clinical Pharmacy
  • Anniversary Fellow in Pharmacy
    2014-2016 · National Academy of Medicine
Certifications:
  • Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
    Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
  • Certified Hypertension Clinician
    American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program
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Colin Sumners

Colin Sumners PhD

Professor Emeritus
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: csumners@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Teacher Scholar of the Year
    1997 · University of Florida
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Glenn Walter

Glenn Walter PhD

Professor and Vice-Chair
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: glennw@ufl.edu
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Brandon Warren

Brandon Warren Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology
Email: brandon.warren@ufl.edu
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Irving D Weiner

Irving D Weiner M.D.

Professor of Medicine & Physiology
Department: MD-NEPHROLOGY
Email: david.weiner@medicine.ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • Nephrology
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Charles E Wood

Charles E Wood PhD

PROFESSOR & CHAIR
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Email: woodc@ufl.edu
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Whitney W Woodmansee

Whitney W Woodmansee MD

Clinical Professor
Department: MD-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Email: whitney.woodmansee@medicine.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Invited Symposium Speaker
    2016 · 2016 Endocrine Society Meeting
  • Invited Participant and Session Chair
    2013 · 9th International Consensus Conference dedicated to "Medical Treatment of Acromegaly"
Certifications:
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Brandon R Allen

Brandon R Allen M.D.

Associate Professor; Medical Director CDU; UFH Chest Pain Ctr; Prog. Director, Administrative Fellowship
Department: Department of Emergency Medicine
Email: brandonrallen@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Quality and Patient Safety Week Top Abstract
    2019 · UF Health
  • Quality and Patient Safety Week Top Abstract
    2018 · UF Health
  • Quality and Patient Safety Committee Choosing Wisely Champion
    2018 · American College of Emergency Physicians
  • 1st Place FCEP Research Forum Student Competition (Faculty Mentor)
    2017 · Florida College of Emergency Physicians
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award
    2016 · UF Health
  • 2nd Place FCEP Research Forum Student Competition (Faculty Mentor)
    2015 · Florida College of Emergency Physicians
  • UF Health Emergency Medicine Chair's Award
    2014 · UF Health Department of Emergency Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2014 · University of Florida College of Medicine
  • Member
    2013 · The Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Certifications:
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine
Specialties:
  • Emergency Medicine
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Amir Kazory

Amir Kazory M.D., FASN, FAHA

Professor and Chief
Department: MD-NEPHROLOGY
Email: amir.kazory@medicine.ufl.edu
Certifications:
  • Clinical Specialist in Hypertension
    American Society of Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    ABIM
Specialties:
  • Nephrology
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Aurore Valfort

Aurore Valfort M.Sc.

Research Assistant Scientist
Department: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology
Email: a.valfort@ufl.edu
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Autumn N Harris

Autumn N Harris DVM

Assistant Professor
Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Email: harrisa@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • C.E. Cornelius Young Investigator Award
    2020 · College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
  • Postdoctoral Excellence in Renal Research Award
    2019 · American Physiological Society
  • Resident Best Paper Award Author
    2016 · Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
    2012 · Mississippi State University
  • American Society of Animal Science Scholastic Achievement Award
    2008 · Mississippi State University
Certifications:
  • Diplomate, Small Animal Internal Medicine
    American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
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Alexandria B Marciante

Alexandria B Marciante

RES AST SCTST
Department: HP-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Email: amarciante@phhp.ufl.edu
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Chardaè L Whitner

Chardaè L Whitner Pharm.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmacy Education and Practice
Email: whitnerc@ufl.edu
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Katelyn A Bruno

Katelyn A Bruno PhD, FHFSA, FACC

Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Department: MD-CARDIOLOGY
Email: katelyn.bruno@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Outstanding Young Alumni
    2024 · Sam Houston State University
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
    2024 · American College of Cardiology
  • Special Achievement Award
    2022 · Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow, Heart Failure Society of America (FHFSA)
    2022 · Heart Failure Society of America
  • Team Science Award Recognition
    2021 · Mayo Clinic
  • Selected Menttee
    2021 · European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Association Translational Winter Meeting
  • 2020 Outstanding Quality Improvement Project, Gold Zebra EDS Clinic
    2021 · Mayo Clinic
  • Young Investigator of the Year Award: Basic and Translational Science
    2019 · Heart Failure 2019 & World Congress on Acute Heart Failure, Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Travel Award to Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology Meeting, Athens, Greece
    2019 · Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardioloy
  • Heart Failure Specialists of Tomorrow (HOT) Travel Award
    2019 · Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Future Leader in Heart Failure Designation
    2019 · Heart Failure Society of America
  • Biology of Sex Differences Journal Selection of Best Poster Prize Finalist
    2019 · Organization for the Study of Sex Differences Meeting
  • The Jay N. Cohn New Investigator Award Runner-Up
    2018 · Heart Failure Society of America
  • New Investigator Travel Award
    2018 · American Heart Association: Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions (BCVS)
  • Heart Failure Specialists of Tomorrow (HOT) Travel Award
    2018 · Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Environmental Scholar
    2018 · American Pediatric Association (APA)
  • Above & Beyond Certificate of Excellence
    2018 · Mayo Clinic
  • Young Investigator Award
    2016 · Mayo Clinic Angiogenesis and Tumor Microenvironment Symposium
  • Poster Award
    2014 · American Association of Immunologist Annual Meeting
  • 1st Place Poster Presentation
    2013 · What a Difference an X Makes Conference hosted by Society of Women’s Health Research
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Shailina A Keshwani

Shailina A Keshwani Ph.D., M.S.

Research Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Email: skeshwani@ufl.edu
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Stephen Kimmel

Stephen Kimmel

Dean’s Professor And Chair
Department: Department of Epidemiology
Email: skimmel@ufl.edu
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Carolina B Maciel

Carolina B Maciel MD, MSCR

Associate Professor Of Neurology And Neurosurgery, Divisions Of Neurocritical Care And Epilepsy; Director Of Research For NCC; Critical Care Encephalographer
Department: MD-NEURO-NEUROCRITICAL CARE
Email: carolina.maciel@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Scientific Program Committee Member
    2024 · American Heart Association
  • Science Subcommittee Member
    2024 · American Heart Association
  • Board of Directors & Founding Member
    2024 · SEQUINS
  • Associate Editor
    2024 · Critical Care Explorations
  • Science Subcommittee member
    2023 · American Heart Association
  • Fellow
    2023 · American Academy of Neurology
  • Editorial Board –
    2023 · Resuscitation
  • Editorial Board
    2023 · Critical Care Medicine
  • Editorial Board
    2023 · Neurocritical Care
  • Associate Editor
    2022 · Critical Care Explorations
  • Editorial Board
    2021 · Critical Care Explorations
  • Editorial Board
    2021 · Critical Care Medicine
  • Editorial Board
    2020 · Neurocritical Care on Call
  • Clinical Research Subcommittee member
    2020 · American Academy of Neurology
  • Early Career Stroke Subcommittee member
    2020 · American Heart Association
  • Junior Scholar Award and Pilot Grant
    2019 · Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
  • TRANSCENDS Scholarship – Training in Research for Academic Neurologists to Sustain Careers and Enhance the Numbers of Diverse Scholars
    2017 · American Academy of Neurology
  • Resident Teaching Award
    2014 · Weill Cornell Medical College
Certifications:
  • Critical Care EEG
    American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Neurocritical Care
    United Council of Neurological Specialties, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Specialties:
  • Neurocritical Care
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Nadja Makki

Nadja Makki PhD

Assistant Professor
Department: MD-ANATOMY-GENERAL
Email: nadja.makki@ufl.edu
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Pinaki Sarder

Pinaki Sarder

Associate Professor
Department: MD-MED QUANTITATIVE HEALTH
Email: pinaki.sarder@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Guest Editor, Special Section on Computational Pathology
    2025 · Journal of Medical Imaging – SPIE
  • Fellow
    2025 · American Society of Nephrology
  • Senior & Corresponding Author of the abstract “Automated reference kidney histomorphometry using a panoptic segmentation neural network correlates to patient demographics and creatinine,” which received the honorable mention poster award
    2023 · SPIE Digital Pathology 2023
  • Senior & Corresponding Author of article selected for the cover of the December 2023 issue of the Kidney 360, "Correlating deep learning-based automated reference kidney histomorphometry with patient demographics and creatinine"
    2023 · Kidney 360
  • Senior & Corresponding Author of the abstracts: (i) "Prognostic glomerular morphometric phenotype discovery via clustering across large datasets" and (ii) "Urinary proteomics data guides AI to discover new digital biomarkers for diabetic nephropathy classification," which were selected as two out of the three best abstracts for 2020-21
    2021 · the Renal Pathology Society
  • Senior & Corresponding Author of article selected for the cover of the November 2021 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, " PodoSighter: A cloud-based tool for label-free podocyte detection in kidney whole slide images,”
    2021 · Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
  • Awarded best abstract and Senior Author of “Automatic segmentation of arteries, arterioles, and glomeruli in renal biopsies with thrombotic microangiopathies,” at the Annual Meeting of the German Society of Nephrology
    2021 · Annual Meeting of the German Society of Nephrology
  • Senior & Corresponding Author of the abstract “Probabilistic modeling of diabetic nephropathy progression,” which was selected as one of the two runner-ups for the Best Poster award
    2020-2021 · SPIE Digital Pathology 2020
  • Senior & Corresponding Author of the article “Computational segmentation and classification of diabetic glomerulosclerosis”
    2019 · Best of American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Journals: Clinical Journal of ASN (CJASN) & JASN
  • Exceptional Scholars – Young Investigator Award
    2018 · University at Buffalo
  • Imaging Sciences Pathway program Graduate Student Fellowship Award
    2007 · Washington University in St. Louis
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Sergei G Tevosian

Sergei G Tevosian

Associate Professor
Department: Department of Physiological Sciences
Email: stevosian@ufl.edu
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Yogesh M Scindia

Yogesh M Scindia

Associate Professor (Tenured)
Department: MD-PULMONARY MEDICINE
Email: yogesh.scindia@ufl.edu
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Young-Rock Hong

Young-Rock Hong PhD, MPH

Courtesy Assistant Professor
Department: HP-HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN
Email: youngrock.h@phhp.ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Top Cited Article 2022-2023
    2023 · WILEY-Journal of Rural Health
  • Healthcare Disparities Research Award
    2023 · American Gastroenterological Association
  • Faculty Research Enhancement Program Award
    2023 · UF College of Public Health and Health Professions
  • Article of the Year 2022 for Inclusivity in Outcomes
    2023 · Elsevier-AJPM Focus
  • Faculty Advisor of the Year
    2022 · UF-PHHP Master of Public Health Program
  • Dean's Citation Paper Award for 2020
    2021 · UF College of Public Health and Health Professions
  • The Most Frequently Read Article in 2020
    2020 · Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM)
  • Provost’s Research Promotion Initiative Award
    2019 · University of Florida
  • Impact Article of The Year Award 2018
    2019 · National Association for Healthcare Quality
  • Best Research Abstract
    2019 · UF College of Public Health and Health Professions
  • Best Paper Award
    2019 · American Public Health Association (APHA)-Medical Care Section
  • Best Pre-Doctoral Poster Award
    2018 · UF Health Cancer Center
  • Best Student Award
    2017 · AcademyHealth
  • Graduate School Preeminent Award
    2016-2019 · University of Florida Graduate School
  • Top Graduate Poster
    2015 · College of Health Science Eastern Kentucky University
  • Outstanding Public Health Research Award
    2015 · College of Health Science Eastern Kentucky University
  • Idea State U Scholarship
    2014-2015 · Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
  • President’s Award
    2012 · Eastern Kentucky University
Certifications:
  • Certified Survey Analyst, Standard
    Korea National Statistical Office
  • Computerized Accounting Qualification, Advanced
    Korean Association of Certified Public Tax Accountants
  • National Incident Management System
    FEMA
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Eric Rosenberg

Eric Rosenberg MD, MSPH, FACP

Professor
Department: Department of Internal Medicine
Email: eir@ufl.edu
Accomplishments:
  • Master Clinician Award
    2017 · University of Florida Department of Medicine
  • Recognition of Outstanding Leadership in Quality and Patient Safety Award
    2014 · UF Health
  • Elected to Society of Teaching Scholars
    2013 · University of Florida College of Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2004-2012 · University of Florida College of Medicine
Certifications:
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • General Internal Medicine
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Munaza Riaz

Munaza Riaz Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.Phil.

Research Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Email: m.riaz@ufl.edu
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Yenan Zhu

Yenan Zhu

Research Assistant Professor
Department: HP-HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN
Email: yenan.zhu@ufl.edu
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Amy J Sheer

Amy J Sheer M.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor
Department: Department of Internal Medicine
Phone: (352) 265-0651
Email: amy.sheer@medicine.ufl.edu
Mailing Address:
PO Box 103204
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
4197 NW 86TH TER
 GAINESVILLE FL 32606

My name is Amy Sheer, MD, and I am an associate professor of medicine in the division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Florida Department of Medicine. I graduated with a master of public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and went on to medical school at the University of Florida, followed by an internal medicine residency, also at UF. I am board-certified in internal medicine.

I was inspired to become a physician to reverse, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. I have experienced firsthand the pain and hardships that preventable chronic diseases can cause, not only to the patients, but to their families. I am passionate about improving quality of life and adding life to years. While earning my MPH prior to medical school, I became more inspired to focus on obesity and lifestyle medicine. I want my patients to know I am on their team and will work to help them reach their health goals.

I am a diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and have received several awards I’m proud of, including the UF Department of Medicine Patient First Award, College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award and the National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Award.

I am currently the Program Director for the Obesity Medicine Fellowship at UF Health and teach weight-management to faculty, residents, students, and patients. I have special expertise in diabetes, eating disorders, GERD, heart disease, obesity, plant-based lifestyle medicine, and preventive health care.

Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my family and being outdoors. My favorite things are my three children, husband, two mastiffs, and ginger cat.

Accomplishments:
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2019 · College of Medicine
Certifications:
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialties:
  • General Internal Medicine
Clinical Interests:
  • Obesity
  • Physical Examination
  • Preventive Health Care
  • Type 2 Diabetes
Publications:
Grants:
  • Jul 2024 ACTIVE
    Obesity Medicine Fellowship
    OBESITY MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP COUNCIL · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2021
    Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
    ABOM
  • 2015-2018
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2011-2015
    Medical School
    University of Florida
  • 2010-2011
    Master of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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