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Melinda Fawcett
A New Name, a Renewed Mission: UF Health Psychiatric Hospital’s Commitment to Quality Care
What does a renewed commitment to quality care look like in practice? For Dr. Tamara Almeyda, it means helping patients find treatment plans that support long-term success while continuing to grow through research and evidence-based care. Read more about her work and how she is helping advance the mission…
A Meaningful Gift Honoring Dr. Ross McElroy
The department recently gathered for a special lunch honoring Dr. Linda Provus-McElroy to express our gratitude for her generous donation of artwork from her late husband, Dr. Ross McElroy’s collection. Dr. McElroy was a beloved former faculty member in our department. The event included a…
AAAS Features Dr. Reid for Advancing Science Communication
Czerne Reid, Ph.D. helps AAAS members translate complex research into accessible public-facing communication. AAAS features her work in this spotlight.
Genotype-Guided Antidepressants Could Have Long-Term Benefits
Exciting new research from Dr. Carol Mathews is helping advance personalized medicine in the treatment of depression. The findings highlight the potential of genetic testing to help guide antidepressant treatment decisions.
Dr. Vas and B.O.A.T. Team Receive SAA Recognition
Dr. Vas is part of the Bystander Overdoes Action Team (B.O.A.T.) based at UF Healthstreet. B.O.A.T. is an initiative dedicated to enhancing opioid prevention resources and providing life-saving education.
Drs. Elton and Setlow Present at MBI Accelerator Data Blitz
In a rapid-fire data blitz held Wednesday evening, 18 neuroscience investigators, including psychiatry faculty Amanda Elton, Ph.D., and Barry Setlow, Ph.D., presented their latest research findings supported by the MBI Accelerator Program. The program has awarded more than $2 million in seed funding to help foster new collaborations…
Florida Psychiatric Society 2026 Spring CME Meeting
It was an exciting and eventful weekend at the Florida Psychiatric Society Spring CME Meeting & Expo, with several members of our department recognized for their leadership, scholarship, and contributions to the field of psychiatry. One of the meeting’s major highlights was the installation of Ludmila Barbosa…
Physician health program earns high marks from participants
A new study led by MBI researchers Lisa Merlo, Ph.D. and Cristiana Araujo, Ph.D., finds that among those who completed one such physician health program, 95% reported that the experience met or exceeded their expectations.
