Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Florida’s citrus industry has faced dramatic losses over the past two decades, largely due to a devastating disease known as citrus greening. Ute Albrecht’s research is focused on helping the industry survive and recover by identifying practical, science-based solutions that allow trees to remain […]

Professor of Molecular Genetics & Plant Breeding & Biotechnology Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Fredy Altpeter is an internationally recognized leader in crop biotechnology whose research has reshaped what is scientifically possible in some of the world’s most complex and economically important crops. Working at the intersection of molecular genetics, genome editing and plant […]

Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering Wesley E. Bolch is an internationally recognized leader in biomedical engineering whose career has focused on making the use of radiation in medicine safer, smarter and more precise. A University of Florida alumnus at every degree level, Bolch has spent decades advancing how scientists and clinicians measure, model, and manage […]

Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Nursing Science College of Nursing For millions of older adults, chronic pain is a daily reality that limits movement, independence and quality of life. Staja Booker’s research focuses on improving how that pain is understood and treated, particularly for populations that have historically faced barriers to effective care. Booker’s work centers […]

Professor of Law Levin College of Law Many of today’s most pressing environmental challenges — from coastal erosion to water pollution —are shaped as much by legal frameworks as by science. Annie Brett’s research examines how those systems succeed or fail, bringing together legal analysis and environmental science to rethink how natural resources are managed. […]

Associate Professor of Chemistry College of Liberal Arts and Sciences A vast and largely invisible community of organisms shapes life on Earth, influencing ecosystems, agriculture and human health in ways that are only beginning to be understood. Rebecca Butcher’s research focuses on one of the largest and least explored of these groups— nematodes — and […]

Professor of Entomology and Nematology Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Agriculture faces constant threats from invasive pests and the diseases they spread — risks that can undermine entire industries if left unchecked. Daniel Carrillo’s research focuses on protecting tropical fruit crops by examining how insects and mites interact with plants, understanding their roles in […]

Professor and Curator of Herbarium and Informatics Florida Museum of Natural History How do plants diversify across continents, adapt to changing environments and evolve over millions of years? Nico Cellinese’s research tackles these questions by combining field-based biology with advanced data science, helping scientists understand the origins and patterns of plant life on Earth. Cellinese’s […]

Associate Professor of Neuroscience College of Medicine Understanding diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s requires more than identifying damaged cells — it demands understanding how the body’s systems respond to those changes over time. Paramita Chakrabarty’s research focuses on this intersection, investigating how the immune system interacts with the brain in ways that can either slow […]

Associate Professor of Neuroscience College of Medicine Pain is often thought of as something that happens in the body, but much of the experience is shaped by the brain. Stephen Coombes’s research focuses on understanding how the brain processes pain and movement, revealing why some people develop chronic conditions and how those conditions might be […]