“These findings confirmed that CDT (cytolethal distending toxin) is essential for the bacteria’s role in promoting cancer spread … When bacteria that produce CDT move to tumors outside the gut, it appears to accelerate the spread of these tumors.”

— Christian Jobin, Ph.D., the Gatorade Distinguished Professor of Medicine, on research linking a common foodborne toxin with the spread of colorectal tumors throughout the body with Medical Xpress, Dec. 2

“Not only does continuous monitoring improve glucose levels in the blood and prevent (low blood sugars), but we have also learned that the provision of a steady supply of glucose will enhance brain function … Though we currently lack data, it is likely that in the near term, we will see more integration of continuous monitoring of glucose and perhaps other biomarkers for enhancement of brain health.”

– Michael S. Okun, M.D., director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health and a professor in the Department of Neurology on how glucose monitoring, similar to methods used by people with diabetes, can help reduce dementia progression, published on Fox News, Feb. 3

“It’s a rare complication, but it is definitely something that can occur. Unfortunately, some people end up with decreased kidney function or permanent renal failure … It’s not predictable, and the pre-existing health of the patient is really important.”

– Nicole M. Iovine, M.D., Ph.D.,a clinical professor in the Department of Medicine and chief epidemiologist at UF Health Shands, on recent cases of E. coli and kidney failure caused by contaminated food with NBC News, Oct. 28

“You’re trying to disrupt abnormal information flow and minimally disrupt normal information flow”

— Kelly D. Foote, M.D., a UF neurosurgeon who specializes in deep brain stimulation, on how brain-implanted chips are being tested to restore human abilities while combatting diseases in AARP, Nov. 20

“Ingesting bacteria found in storm surge waters can lead to diarrheal illnesses, but can progress to sepsis in some and lead to hospitalization.”

– Norman L. Beatty, M.D., FACP, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, discussing health considerations after a water main break in St. Petersburg, Florida, following Hurricane Milton, with ABC News, Oct. 10, 2024

“90% is nowhere near good enough. That coverage rate will allow for the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.”

— Jeffrey Goldhagen, M.D., a professor in the Department of Pediatrics – Jacksonville, on the importance of high vaccination rates to prevent measles with CBS News, Feb. 12, 2025