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Dr. Cacodcar publishes resource guide with APA

Nadia Cacodcar, MD, a fourth-year psychiatry resident, collaborated with colleagues to author a resource document published on the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) website, which covers the acute neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19.

Dr. Jiang publishes in Photonics journal

Shixie Jiang, MD publishes “Optical Neuroimaging in Delirium” in Photonics Journal. Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome among hospitalized patients, yet its neural mechanisms are not well understood. Optical imaging techniques like NIRS and DOT offer potential for investigating delirium due to their cost-effectiveness, real-time monitoring, and bedside applicability. This…

Navigating Dementia in Your Holidays

This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Josepha Cheong, accomplished physician and psychiatrist joining hosts for an extended look at dementia and how caregivers and family members of those with the disease can navigate the hectic holiday season.  …

2023 UF COM Women in Medicine and Science Celebration

The Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) group celebrates colleagues who have been promoted, awarded research grants, or received special recognition and awards in 2023. Promotion to Research Professor Lisa Merlo, PhD American Medical Women’s Association 2023 INSPIRE Award Ludmila De Faria, MD…

Dr. Pumariega, recipient of Distinguished Career Achievement Award by APA

Andres Pumariega, MD, professor and chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Florida, has been awarded the 2024 Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement. This award is bestowed upon a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has made significant contributions…