Emily Mavrakis

Senior Writer, UF College of Medicine


Emily Mavrakis is the senior writer for the UF College of Medicine’s communications team, where she strategizes and produces content including written articles, videos and photography to highlight the achievements and initiatives of college faculty, students, staff and alumni. She also serves as the assistant editor for the college’s print publications, Florida Physician magazine and the Dr. Gator newsletter. Prior to joining the UF Medicine staff in 2021, she served as the business reporter for the Gainesville Sun newspaper and interned as a science writer with the Florida Museum of Natural History. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UF.

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Robert Satcher wears a NASA astronaut uniform.
Alumni and their family wear Gators swag and pose for a photo.
Shelley Collins stands outside holding an award.
Medical student River Grace wears augmented reality goggles, and a human bone is shown on a screen next to him, displaying what he sees through the lens.
Nikea Pittman and Sal Anzalone.
HMEB students
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Gray background with fetus illustration.
Jim Free and wife