Researchers In The Spotlight

The team led by Dr. Robert Ossiboff was the first to characterize serpentovirus in wild free-ranging pythons or in any free-ranging North American reptile.

Dr. Kim will focus on developing novel diagnostic and clinical applications in comparative oncology and translational medicine.

The funding will support the development of an optogenetic-based strategy for controlling the external urethral sphincter.

Researchers evaluating patterns of mortality in Florida manatee calves found the leading cause of death to be natural causes.

Nguyen's study presents a novel therapeutic approach for Sjögren's syndrome, identifying small molecules capable of inhibiting T cell response via antigen-specific presentation.

UF College of Veterinary Medicine veterinarians and scientists hope research will shed light on better ways of treating equine anhidrosis, a condition that impairs a horse’s ability to sweat. Common in the Southeastern United States, the condition causes horses to overheat, causing numerous negative health effects. UF’s team is investigating possible genetic causes of equine anhidrosis as well as the efficacy of various treatment options.

What the researchers are learning could help save sight in both horses and humans.

Understanding what is “normal” in regards to sperm characteristics is critical in order to assess the reproductive health of individuals within a population.

Results from the study provide new support for practical implementation of international guidelines for optimizing management of both infected and uninfected cats.

Environmental chemical exposures can disrupt hormones in the body, causing adverse health outcomes.