Faculty News

Epidemiology Associate Professor Dr. Robert Cook was one of 34 faculty members across the University of Florida to receive this recognition for their distinguished record of research.

Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH was named one of the University of Florida’s 2013 Outstanding Young Alumni at a ceremony held on April 6.

University of Florida researchers have found that physicians undergoing supervision in a Physician’s Health Program had significantly higher odds of abuse/dependence disorders for alcohol, opiates and sedatives compared to a matched sample of the general population who had sought treatment for substance use, despite the fact that overall use…

By Jill Pease Cindy Prins, Ph.D., M.P.H., has been named the director of the University of Florida doctoral program in epidemiology. Prins is a clinical assistant professor in the UF department of epidemiology, which is housed in the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of…

Epidemiology Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Cindy Prins recently received a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s National Vaccine Program Office and JBS International, Inc. to support a project on vaccine knowledge titled “Utilizing the HealthStreet Model to Support Adult Immunizations in Underserved Populations of…

Linda B. Cottler, Ph.D., M.P.H., has been named the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions’ associate dean for research and planning. She is the dean’s professor and chair of the department of epidemiology in the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the UF College…

The University of Florida has received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to support studies on HIV infection and high-risk alcohol consumption.

Dr. Cindy Prins Cindy Prins, Ph.D., M.P.H., a clinical assistant professor in the department of epidemiology, has been selected by UF public health students for the 2012 Public Health Award for Faculty Excellence. The award recognizes a UF faculty member who has made significant contributions to public health through teaching,…

Catherine Striley, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.S.E., is investigating ways to remove barriers to care and provide people with resources to empower themselves and improve their health and quality of life. In a recent project funded by the Tourette Syndrome Association, Striley and a colleague at Washington University created a video…

Several College of Public Health and Health Professions employees were recognized at the UF Superior Accomplishment awards Health Science Center division luncheon February 23. Robert Cook, Richelle Davis, Donovan Lott and Donna Stilwell received Superior Accomplishment Awards. The award program recognizes staff members who contribute outstanding service, efficiency and/or economy to the university, or…