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department of molecular genetics and microbiology

A man steering a sailboat with a rainbow in the background

Dr. Henry V. Baker sets sail for new adventures in retirement

In College, Faculty, Featured Article
Former department of molecular genetics and microbiology chair retires after 35 years of service at the college
By Emily Mavrakis
An image of a muscle cell highlights the intricate microtubule “highway system” (in magenta) that RNA cargo (white spots) uses to leave the nuclei (blue ovals) and move throughout the cell.

UF Health researchers’ new findings have implications for muscle development, disease

In Featured Article, Research news
Researchers learn more on how skeletal muscle cells organize components to function properly and sustain life
By Doug Bennett
A male scientist works in the lab of U-F Health researcher Mark Brantly.

UF Health enrolls first patient in clinical trial aimed at creating new treatment for COVID-19

In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research news
UF Health enrolls its first patient in clinical trial on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ monoclonal antibody cocktail
By Bill Levesque
3-D medical background with virus cells on DNA strands

UF Health researchers find anticancer drugs are also effective against Epstein-Barr virus-related cancers

In College, Featured Article, Research news
The Epstein-Barr virus typically spreads through saliva during childhood and often goes dormant after infection
By Doug Bennett
Two researchers look at data in a lab.

New study shows common diabetes drug improves symptoms in genetic form of ALS in mice

In College, Featured Article, Research news
New preclinical research shows commonly used Type 2 diabetes drug can improve symptoms
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
Henry Baker and Lucia Notterpek

Two UF faculty members elected presidents of academic leadership associations

In College, Faculty
Henry Baker, PhD, and Lucia Notterpek, PhD, were elected president of their respective academic associations.
Heather Drew, a graduate fellow in immunology and microbiology in the University of Florida College of Medicine, spent five weeks as an intern in Nelson’s office sharing her expertise on antibiotic resistance with senators and staffers.

From the lab bench to the Senate

In College, Research news, Students
UF graduate student educates senators, others on infectious diseases as an intern in Washington, D.C.
By Tyler Francischine

UF Health researchers identify genetic factors that cause muscle weakness and wasting disorder

In College, Research news
UF Health genetics researchers have identified fundamental mechanism that causes congenital myotonic dystrophy
By Doug Bennett

Faculty appointed to term professorships

In College, Faculty
40 College of Medicine faculty members appointed to term professorships for 2016-2017 academic year
hands holding newspaper

Faculty sound bites — Spring 2017

In College, Faculty
College of Medicine faculty in the news.