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Chang, Szalays Establish Endowed Professorshipto Advance Biomedical Engineering at UF

Thursday November 5, 2026

New professorship will recognize faculty excellence in research, education and service Jerry Chang and his business partners, David and Virginia “Ginny” Szalay, co-founders of Samaritan Biologics, have established the Chang & Szalay Samaritan Biologics Endowed Professorship in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida. The endowed professorship will support a faculty member in the J. […]
Dr. Christine Schmidt

Christine Schmidt to Serve as President of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Wednesday November 4, 2026

Christine Schmidt, Ph.D., distinguished professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, will become president of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) at the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting in November. Schmidt, who currently serves as ASEMFL president-elect, will assume the leadership role at the academy’s annual meeting Nov. […]
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AI-Powered Athletics team earns 2026 HiPerGator Pioneering Team Award

Tuesday November 3, 2026

The University of Florida’s AI-Powered Athletics team, which includes Jennifer Nichols, Ph.D., an associate professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received the 2026 HiPerGator Pioneering Team Award. Established in 2024, the collaboration between the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the University Athletic Association uses artificial intelligence to advance […]
Bret Ulery

Dr. Bret Ulery to Join UF BME, Bringing Expertise in Biomolecular Materials

Monday October 19, 2026

His research focuses on engineering the physicochemical properties of biomaterials to induce targeted biological outcomes. Current applications include promoting vascularization and innervation during complex tissue regeneration, leveraging immune responses to enhance regenerative engineering, and developing targeted peptide delivery systems that stimulate specific immunological responses. Bret Ulery, Ph.D., will join the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department […]

Ana Maria Porras Named One of Latino Leaders Magazine’s 101 Most Influential Latinos of 2026

Thursday October 1, 2026

Ana Maria Porras, Ph.D., assistant professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been named one of Latino Leaders Magazine’s 101 Most Influential Latinos of 2026. The annual list recognizes Latino leaders, innovators and changemakers making an impact across a wide range of fields. Porras was recognized for her contributions to […]
Dr. Wesley Bolch

Bolch Named Inaugural Chang & Szalay Samaritan Biologics Endowed Professor

Friday August 28, 2026

Thanks to a $1 million gift from Samaritan Biologics and its co-founders, Distinguished Professor Wesley E. Bolch, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural Chang & Szalay Samaritan Biologics Endowed Professor in Biomedical Engineering.
Dr. Daniel Ferris

Ferris Receives NINDS Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship

Monday August 24, 2026

Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., Robert W. Adenbaum Professor in Engineering Innovation and director of the Center for Engineering Human Performance and Wellness in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship, recognizing his commitment to mentoring and developing the […]

Brittany Taylor receives NSF CAREER Award to advance understanding of tendon healing

Thursday August 13, 2026

Brittany Taylor, Ph.D., assistant professor and J. Crayton Pruitt Family Term Fellow in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award. The award will support Taylor’s research into the cellular mechanisms that drive fibrotic tendon healing, with the goal of improving […]

Rashidi receives NIH grant renewal to advance cognitive screening for older adults undergoing surgery 

Wednesday July 15, 2026

Parisa Rashidi, Ph.D., professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Catherine Price, Ph.D., ABPP/CN professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, have received a five-year, $3.7 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) renewal award to improve the detection of cognitive impairment in older adults preparing for surgery. The project, […]
Dr. Wesley Bolch

Bolch lab receives NIH R01 renewal to advance personalized radiation dosimetry software

Wednesday June 24, 2026

Wesley Bolch, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering and collaborators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have received a five-year National Cancer Institute R01 award to further develop MIRDsoft, an open-source software platform used worldwide for radiation dosimetry. The project will expand MIRDsoft’s capabilities to support more personalized […]
Dr. Blanka Sharma

Research Snapshot: 3D model shows promise in studying lung cancer

Thursday June 18, 2026

A 3D hydrogel model provides a fast and adjustable platform for studying lung cancer biology and evaluating how therapies work, UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have found. The versatile tool, described in a recent publication in a special issue on cancer and regenerative medicine in the journal Tissue Engineering Part C: Methods, could help researchers better screen […]

As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

Tuesday June 16, 2026

By Alisha Katz Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians’ ability to distinguish between these diseases — a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.  In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers […]
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Four UF Biomedical Engineering Faculty Inducted into the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Wednesday June 3, 2026

Four faculty members from the University of Florida’s J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering have been selected for induction into the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL), one of the state’s highest honors recognizing excellence in science, engineering and medicine. Carlos Rinaldi-Ramos, Ph.D., was inducted as a full member of […]

UF Biomedical Engineering names new academic leadership team

Monday May 18, 2026

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida has announced new academic leadership appointments supporting the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Christopher Geiger, Ph.D., has been appointed associate chair for undergraduate studies, while Lee Murfee, Ph.D., will serve as senior associate chair. Geiger assumes the role following Murfee’s leadership […]
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UF BME faculty named Pruitt Family Endowed Faculty Term Fellows

Monday May 18, 2026

Faculty members May Mansy, Ph.D., Ana Maria Porras, Ph.D., and Brittany Taylor, Ph.D., have been selected as Pruitt Family Endowed Faculty Term Fellows in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida. The fellowships recognize rising junior faculty in UF BME who demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship and research. […]
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