Michael Lauzardo

Chief/Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.

Public Health Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis

Michael Okun

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation

Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease

Samsun "Sem" Lampotang

Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Samsun Lampotang's research helps improve patient safety by designing training with physical extended reality and virtual stimulators.

Mastery Learning via Virtual Coaches Patient Safety Procedural Training Simulation in Health Care Health Care Technology

Valeria V. Gordan

Distinguished Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Valeria V. Gordan is a researcher, educator, and clinician with an active practice until 2018.

Dental Practice-Based Research Dental Cavities Dentistry Dental Care for Adults Clinical Oral Health Research

Sanjeev Kumar

Associate Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar's goal is to help people who suffer from chronic pain and strives to get to the bottom of why they are hurting.

Cancer Related Pain Nerve Pain Intervertebral Disc Herniation Cervical Spinal Stenosis Pudendal Neuralgia

David Winchester

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. David Winchester practices general cardiology with a focus on noninvasive imaging.

Health Policy and Advocacy Overuse of Tests Cardiac CT scans Cardiac Stress Tests Echocardiogaphy

Ibrahim Nassour

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Ibrahaim Nassour specializes in surgeries for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and bile duct.

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Mesothelioma Cytroreductive Surgery Pancreatic Pseudocyst Neuroendocrine Tumors

Paige C. Pullen

Research Professor · University of Florida

Paige C. Pullen is a expert in the field of special education and learning disabilities, specifically in the area of reading.

External Funding Special Education Reading Disabilities Early Learning Reading Instruction

Katharina Busl

Professor/Chief · University of Florida

Dr. Katharina Busl is a professor of neurology and neurosurgery.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Brain Death Neurocritical Care Acute Brain Injury

Shaunté Duggins

Associate Director · University of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Professional Development Language and Literacy Development Early Intervention Family Engagement Literacy

Carol Motycka

Clinical Professor/Assistant Dean · University of Florida

Carol Motycka's research interests include substance abuse, obesity and interprofessional education in pharmacy care.

Gastrointestinal Disorders Weight Loss Management Substance Use Disorders Safe Storage of Medications

Kevin Vincent

M.D./Chair · University of Florida

Dr. Kevin Vincent is the director of the UF Running Medicine Clinic and medical director of the UF Sports Performance Center.

Exercise for Older Adults Adaptations to Excercise Resistance Exercise Sports Medicine Running

Holly Lane

Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida

Holly Lane leads the UF Literacy Institute, which works to improve literacy outcomes for students who struggle to learn to read and write.

Teacher Preparation Reading and Literacy Phonics

John Ligon

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. John Ligon is a translational researcher committed to advancing novel cellular therapies and immunotherapies.

Cancer Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Developmental Therapeutics Oncology

Brent Reynolds

Professor · University of Florida

Brent Reynolds has been working with regenerative medicine for more than 30 years, with a focus on neural and cancer stem cells.

Cell Replacement Strategies Neural Stem Cells Cancer Stem Cells Cannabinoids Traditional Chinese Medicine

Phil Poekert

Professor/Director · University of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research, development, and advocacy.

Policy Advocacy Educational Innovations Teacher Education Professional Learning and Development Teacher Leadership

Steven Raymond

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Steven Raymond is an expert in neonatal surgery, pyloric stenosis, appendicitis, cholelithiasis, chest wall deformities, and more.

Chest Wall Deformities Esophageal Atresia Hirschsprung's Disease Appendicitis Pediatric Robot Surgery

Samir Shah

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Samir Shah is a clinically active vascular surgeon and researcher focused on vascular disease outcomes and decision-making.

Surgical Decision-Making Large Data Set Reseach Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Vascular Surgery

Giles Peek

Clinical Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Giles Peek is a congenital heart surgeon and ECMOlogist with experience in neonates, children, and adults.

ECMO Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Kevin W. Farmer

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Farmer is an expert in sports medicine, shoulder and elbow reconstruction, ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendon repair, and elbow pain.

Achilles Tears and Sports Medicine Throwing Shoulder Injuries Rotator Cuff Tears Shoulder Instability Knee Ligament Tear