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UCF College of Medicine faculty are at the forefront of aerospace medicine, cancer research, and improving public health.
Medicine In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta is an internationally recognized space medicine expert who leads our research on the health impacts of space travel with an emphasis on addressing these issues as more people go into space.
Killing Cancer Cells
Dr. Alicja Copik is developing technologies that βbeef upβ the bodyβs Natural Killer cells. Dr. Copik uses nanoparticles and genetic engineering to make the bodyβs first line of defense into better-armed cancer killers.
Fighting Malaria
Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti focuses his research on malaria, the worldβs deadliest mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Chakrabarti is investigating using cancer drugs and identifying natural product-derived antimalarials to find new ways to treat malaria.
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When engineers and doctors work together, patients have better outcomes π¦Ύπ©»π¬
More than 60 students and faculty from @ucf.edu`s Biionix Cluster recently gathered at the College of Medicine for their 5th Annual Biionix Symposium where they shared their current projects and highlighted opportunities to collaborate. The interdisciplinary cluster brings together researchers from @limbitless3d and @ucfcecs, doctors from the College of Medicine and scientists from @ucfsciences to develop better technologies and rehabilitation methods to enhance patient quality of life.
Some projects discussed at the symposium included AI-assisted gait analysis for physicians, biodegradable implants and targeted nanoparticle therapies that may improve bone and joint health. This year, some of the most emerging and exciting topics involved machine learning, space medicine and simulation technologies.
βOur students presented their cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries at the intersection of medicine and engineering. It was so inspiring to see our next generation of innovators solving complex, real-world health challenges,β said Melanie Coathup, College of Medicine professor and cluster lead.
All student research was impressive, but four students received special recognition for their efforts:
β¨Best Postersβ¨
Sophie Bennett from Limbitless Solutions and Michael Freeland, from Luigi Perottiβs Lab.
β¨Best Oral Presentationsβ¨
Om Vishanagra from Limbitless Solutions and Najla Adel Saleh from Thomas Keanβs lab.
UCF-HCA, VA and Nemours clinicians are working every day to find ways to improve healthcare for patients, from newborns to veterans.
And at the annual Quality Improvement Forum, they got to share their work with the world. β€οΈ
π£οΈiMucho gusto!
Meet our newest College of Medicine students who have become nationally certified to care for Spanish-speaking patients! Three newly-graduated med students Yasmin Araujo, Alondra Rivera and Jemual Shaylor have recently passed the Physician Oral Language Observation Matrix exam and will use their skills in their upcoming residencies. Second-year student Daniella Mora also passed the exam, giving her an extra avenue to provide care through her next two years of med school and beyond.
College of Medicine students interested in elevating their care and becoming certified can learn more about our medical Spanish program in our story in our bio.
Healing hearts β killing cancer, all with a cell 500 times thinner than a human hair. π€
UCF`s Dr. Dinender Singla is partnering with Orlando investor and UCF donor Chakri Toleti to create a patent-pending technology to deliver therapies to prevent heart disease and kill cancer cells precisely to where they are needed.
By placing therapeutics inside minuscule exosomes and coating them with cell-specific markers, the cells know exactly where to bring the treatment, potentially delivering powerful treatments at lower doses - meaning less collateral damage and severe side effects from chemotherapy for patients.
Learn more about the future of this research at the link in our bio. π
Relive the pride, celebration and joy of M.D. Commencement! π
Check out our full photo album at the link in our bio. πΈ
UCF graduated 109 new physicians last week, who will go onto residency training at leading programs in Florida and across the nation.
Members of the Class of 2026 include a physician-scientist who will advance research and patient care and military officers who will care for our nations heroes. Some met the loves of their lives in medical school and will go on to complete their residency training together.
But what they all have in common is that they are now UCF Physician Knights, striving to become what their dean calls one of "The Good Doctors - A UCF Tradition"
Read about our graduating Class of 2026 at the link in our bio. π
109 students walked in for Commencement today. One ceremony later, 109 doctors walked out. π
And the UCF College of Medicine couldn`t be more proud. ππ€
Four years ago, they first put on their white coats, marking the first day of medical school. π₯Ό
And today, they leave as Physician Knights. π©ΊβοΈ
Congratulations Class of 2026!
