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UCF Biomed Student Presents Autism Research at State Capitol

March 2, 2020 by Deborah German, M.D.

A College of Medicine biomedical sciences major investigating the link between processed food and autism presented her research findings at the state Capitol recently, sharing her discoveries with lawmakers, scientists and citizens from across Florida. Aseela Samsam was one of four UCF students chosen to represent student research at the Undergraduate Research Posters at the … [Read more...]

UCF Researchers Working to Cut Alzheimer’s Plaque

February 3, 2020 by Deborah German, M.D.

UCF College of Medicine researchers have found an enzyme that cuts away the building blocks that form the brain plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe the buildup of that plaque is what causes the disease’s devastating symptoms of cognitive decline, dementia, and memory loss. Worldwide, an estimated 44 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s – including 1 … [Read more...]

We’re All in This Together

October 30, 2019 by Deborah German, M.D.

People trash-talked over corn hole, dined on barbeque and beans, and two in-service veterans waved a giant red, white and blue UCF flag. A recent football tailgate party at UCF was a huge celebration. The only thing missing: alcohol. As part of National Recovery Month, UCF campus organizations – Sober Knights, the Student Veterans of America chapter, and SALUTE Veterans … [Read more...]

Med Students Offer Care During Hurricanes

September 27, 2019 by Deborah German, M.D.

Central Floridians forced to flee their homes during a hurricane are getting help from UCF’s physicians in training. Under a new partnership with Seminole County Emergency Management Services, 20 of our M.D. students have been certified as emergency responders to provide triage services at local shelters during natural disasters. Just weeks after completing their … [Read more...]

19 Years to Medical School

August 31, 2019 by Deborah German, M.D.

In her words, Sarah Baker’s journey to medical school was “long and winding” as it spanned nearly two decades. She first applied 19 years ago but postponed that dream to raise a family. Last month, with her husband and three children in tow, she received her white coat as one of 120 new medical students in the UCF College of Medicine’s Class of 2023. “A lot of my … [Read more...]

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