Fall 2019

Florida Physician is produced by UF Health Communications for alumni, faculty and friends of the UF College of Medicine.

Cover stories

Brain storm
Propelled by private and public funding, UF Health takes aim at ending devastating neurological diseases

Fresh hope on the horizon
The convergence of personal relationships leads to breakthroughs that can impact lives
Fueling discovery
Philanthropy has played a key role in UF Health’s neuroscience research and clinical programs
Hiring spree
UF Health attracts topneuroscientists to join team
Forward motion
Inspired by exceptional care,family raises the bar for excellenceat UF’s movement disorders program
Meeting of the minds
UF brings together the world’s leading expertsto help rewrite the story of brain cancer
Brain storm
Propelled by private and public funding, UF Health takes aim at ending devastating neurological diseases

Written in our DNA
UF researchers’ groundbreaking work from 1980s leads to new treatment for debilitating neuromuscular disease
Reflections on life, death and the gift of learning
Medical students flex artistic muscles during anatomy instruction
A Vision for the future
Palm Beach ophthalmologist Mark Michels, MD ’85, sets his sights on shaping the next generation of physicians

Smartphone app empowers community
Q&A with emergency medicine and critical care physician Torben Becker, MD, PhD
Faculty News – Fall 2019
UF Medicine faculty distinctions, awards, news and moves
Uncovering the fundamentals of life
UF Medicine doctoral student John Calise peers deep into subcellular structures
School of Physician Assistant Studies — Celebrating milestones
UF School of PA Studies celebrates white coat ceremony and commencement

Cracking the code
UF trainees comment on UF’s role in advancing the potential of gene therapy
A legacy extended
Two generations of alums give back to future PAs
News notes — fall 2019
Celebrating the achievements of UF College of Medicine alumni
In memoriam — Fall 2019
The UF College of Medicine community extends its deepest sympathies to loved ones of recently deceased alumni

‘Satisfaction comes from giving’
Bob and Jan Raven’s pair of gifts supports cardiology and pediatrics