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Spring 2011

Doctor Elizabeth Griffin showing a young female patient a trading card.

Resident’s corner: Most valuable player

In Spring 2011
UF pediatrics resident Elizabeth Griffin, MD ’08, develops physician trading cards for pediatric patients.
By April Frawley Lacey

UF’s Brain Trust

In Spring 2011
Uncovering the keys to preserving the power of the brain
The Staab children from left are Tyler, 13; Luke, 6; Samantha, 10. Their parents, Rick and Michelle Staab started Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Inc. five years ago after Tyler was diagnosed with the disorder. Subsequently Samantha was also diagnosed. Photo courtesy of Tyler's Hope

Family gives $1 million to fight Dystonia

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2011
Gift from ‘Tyler’s Hope’ helps UF tackle disabling brain disorder.
A photo of doctor Michael Okun holding a patient's hand in a darkened operating room.

Turning up the brain

In Features, Spring 2011
UF’s movement disorders experts bring hope to patients.
By Christine D. Velasquez

Movement Disorders team is on the move

In Spring 2011
The Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration is moving to 3450 Hull Rd.
A moody photo of four beer bottles illuminated in red light.

Breaking through the problem of addiction

In Features, Spring 2011
When substance abuse or behavior becomes a problem, a new UF psychiatrist helps get careers back on course.
By John Pastor
Doctor Erin Dunbar standing outside in front of a brick wall and lush green foliage. She is wearing a green blouse and crossing her arms.

Using her heart to care for the brain

In Alumni News, Spring 2011
Alumna helps assemble interdisciplinary team for Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy.
By Alisson Clark
Lou Oberndorf smiling and wearing a black suit. He is standing with his arms crosses next to rows of medical mannequins.

The learning revolution

In College News, Spring 2011
Taking an idea and a patient simulator, Lou Oberndorf created an industry that changed health care education.
By Karen Dooley

UF diabetes expert wins award for leadership in litigation

In College News, Spring 2011
From the clinic to the courtroom: Type 1 diabetes expert is leading the fight against the disease on all fronts.
Doctors John Lovejoy Jr. and John Lovejoy III wearing matching blue scrubs during a medical trip to Haiti.

Angels of Milot

In Alumni News, Spring 2011
Father-son UF College of Medicine alumni are catching national attention for their work in Haiti.