In collaboration with Carol Mathews, M.D., and Ludmila Barbosa De Faria, M.D., Dr. Hagen and her team recently explored the use of fluoxetine (Prozac) as a preventive measure for orthopaedic trauma patients at UF Health Shands Hospital. Their research could transform recovery by treating both body and mind.
Our students and trainees showcased their research at the UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research February 25th, while our Center for Alcohol Research & Education (CARE) and Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment (CAN) tables provided information about our centers. It was a wonderful opportunity…
We’re proud to share that two of our faculty members, Josepha Cheong, M.D. and Cheryl McNeil, Ph.D. have been recognized in the UF College of Medicine’s Winter Kudos for their outstanding contributions! Their dedication to advancing medical education and patient care continues to make a meaningful impact. Read more about…
Congratulations to MBI researchers Drs. Linda Cottler, Lori Knackstedt, and Barry Setlow for being recognized amongst Psychology Today‘s “Top Findings on Addiction in 2024.”…
Dr. Sara Nixon, suggests easier access to medical information may be fueling a neo-temperance movement. However, awareness of alcohol-related harms alone isn’t always enough to reduce consumption, as social stigma can make non-drinking challenging. She notes that the limitations of alcohol reduction efforts are reflected in rising liver transplant rates,…
Dr. Scott Teitelbaum addresses gambling addiction ahead of Super Bowl LIX and shares strategies to minimize exposure to triggers.
Three department of psychiatry faculty members — Dr. Amanda Elton, Dr. Carol Mathews, and Dr. Barry Setlow — have been honored with MBI Accelerator Program awards. The McKnight Brain Institute Accelerator Program has selected 23 projects for seed-funding awards supporting novel and impactful neuroscience and neuromedicine research.
Twenty-four McKnight Brain Institute investigators presented dynamic and wide-ranging snapshots of the latest in neuroscience research Tuesday evening at an MBI seminar called “One Image, 100 Words.”…
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Winter Photo Contest! The submissions this year captured the spirit of the season and showcased the creativity and talent within our department. Our panel of judges selected the winners for each category, and these winning photos were displayed…
