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UFCD’s KyuLim Lee, Six Weeks in Washington, D.C.

This public policy fellowship provides a unique learning experience both in Washington, DC and through grassroots efforts at the Fellow’s local university or institution. “As a DMD/PhD student in-training, I have always enjoyed attending AADR meetings, because it is an opportunity to not only share my passion for…

New Processes for UF Award Administration

Beginning July 6, 2016 the University is implementing the final phase of UFirst, the web-based system for managing UF’s sponsored programs. This phase involves the creation and maintenance of sponsored awards received via the UF Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP). All active awards will be converted and available for…

Meet the 2016 Summer Research Students

  Eight students chosen for the Summer Research program began their 10-week journey in May. The program continues until the end of July when each student will give an oral presentation on their project.  …

Fighting cavities

Dr. Burne has identified a bacteria researchers think fight the bad bacteria that form cavities. Fighting cavities could one day be as easy as taking a pill, research shows…

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Mandatory Conversion of Paper Documents

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Mandatory Conversion of Paper Documents The IRB is requiring all applicable paper studies be converted to myIRB.  Beginning February 1, 2016, with each 90-day study expiration notice, the office staff is sending a notification of the need to convert via email correspondence to the Principal Investigator and…

NIH & AHRQ Announce Upcoming Changes

NIH & AHRQ Announce Upcoming Changes to Policies, Instructions and Forms for 2016 Grant Applications.  NIH has announced changes to the grant application process. Most of these changes are effective early in 2016.  If you are planning to submit a NIH proposal in the near future, it is imperative…

“First Day” for “First Year” Dental Students

Although  Esteban Valiente, Yandy Gonzales Marrero, Eugene Rowell and Bei Wright are “first day, first year” dental students, they are not new to the college. They participated in the 2015 Summer Research program for 10 over the summer and are now beginning their dental education. We extend a huge welcome…

Summer Research Program Coming to a Close

The Summer Research Program is coming to a close on Friday, July 24. The students are preparing their science findings, with oral and power point presentations. They have diligently worked on their findings throughout the program.  After the presentation, a celebration will take place in room D8-46, honoring the students.