For vulnerable populations, such as people with HIV (PWH), a syndemic—defined here as ≥2 adverse conditions that combine to increase the risk of poor health outcomes—is a major challenge. In the general population, risk of death is increased significantly for those who regularly drink heavily, smoke, and experience depression, according…
The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions has launched a new funding mechanism to support faculty members in advancing their research. The PHHP Research Innovation Fund is designed to fund pilot testing or feasibility studies that will place faculty members, particularly early career researchers, in an optimal…
A University of Florida research team is playing its part to stop the global HIV epidemic, applying the power of artificial intelligence to medical records to uncover patterns of risk and bias that have left some patients in Florida with poor access to today’s effective treatments — so effective that HIV…
“If you believe it, you can achieve it,” reflects Shantrel Canidate, M.P.H., Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of epidemiology in the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and associate director for outreach and community partnerships at the Emerging Pathogens Institute. This past spring, Canidate was…
The University of Florida health colleges hosted dozens of undergraduate students from across the country for this year’s Summer Health Professions Education Program, or SHPEP. The free, six-week program is focused on improving access to career information and resources as well as strengthening academic proficiency and career development of students…
National HIV Testing Day, held annually on June 27, encourages people to get tested for HIV, know their status and get linked to care and treatment. “Regular HIV testing is important because it can keep individuals and their partners healthy,” said Shantrel Canidate, Ph.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor in the…
Shantrel Canidate, Ph.D., MPH, a social and behavioral epidemiologist and health equity researcher, joins the institute’s leadership team as the EPI Associate Director for Outreach and Community Partnerships. This role is dedicated to nurturing the internal relationships between multiple UF units, identifying opportunities for external partnerships and fostering research collaboration…
Dr. Krishna Vaddiparti, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, received recognition from the University of Florida (UF) for completing ten years of service and has made valuable contributions. He has been in charge of the MPH epidemiology concentration at UF since 2013 and coordinated the Fogarty-funded Indo-US Training Program on non-communicable diseases…
Linda B. Cottler, Ph.D., MPH, FACE, recently began her second term as President of the Board of Directors for the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). Founded in 2009 to support the needs of the national Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) program. ACTS represents nearly 5,000 members who…
Yan Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of epidemiology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, is a 2023 recipient of the university’s Excellence Award for Assistant Professors. The award is one of UF’s top honors for junior faculty. Wang’s research has focused on…
