The Quietest Place on UCF’s Campus A unique anechoic chamber devoted to research on human health 鈥� specifically hearing 鈥� is now open on UCF鈥檚 main campus.
UCF Researcher Investigates Mechanisms of Nicotine Addiction Through a National Institutes of Health grant, College of Medicine Assistant Professor Cali Calarco is investigating how brain cells respond to nicotine and influence behavior.
UCF Researcher Identifies 10 Potential Treatments for Rare Nerve Tumor in Children Using artificial intelligence-generated data, Pegasus Professor Cristina Fern谩ndez-Valle and her team are screening existing FDA-approved drugs for their potential to treat schwannoma tumors.
UCF Ranks No. 5 Most Innovative Public Universities, Most Innovative in Florida U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2027 Best Colleges rankings recognize UCF鈥檚 strength in turning innovation into student achievement, workforce talent and discovery 鈥� and making a high-quality education more accessible to Florida students.
Med Student Driven to Create Hope Through Cancer Research Earns Inaugural Award The winner of the inaugural Dean Deborah C. German, M.D. FIRE Impact Award came to UCF because of the College of Medicine鈥檚 focus on research.
FAA Executive Physician/Scientist Joins UCF Aerospace Medicine Team After 34 years with the FAA, Melchor Antu帽ano joins UCF to create a new aerospace medicine master鈥檚 degree and residency program, as well enhance safety for astronauts, pilots and flight passengers.
UCF Scientist to Explore Precise Treatment Targeting Weak Spots in Lyme Disease Bacteria Through her third consecutive NIH grant renewal, Mollie Jewett aims to 鈥渟tarve鈥� Borrelia burgdorferi, preventing the tick-borne bacteria from spreading in humans and causing Lyme disease.
8 UCF Faculty Members to Be Inducted in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida UCF faculty were recognized for their advancements and impact in artificial intelligence, medical diagnostic technology, computer science, energy and manufacturing, and coastal resiliency.
120 Students Join UCF to Become Physician Knights Chosen from 5,422 applicants, the 120 new M.D. candidates received their undergraduate degrees from Yale, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Duke, Case Western and Emory in addition to UCF.
From the Clinic to the Cockpit: UCF Opens New FAA-Designated Clinic for Pilots Through specially administered exams, UCF faculty member William 鈥淓d鈥� Powers and his team are helping pilots stay healthy and adhere to the medical standards the FAA requires for safe aircraft operation.
