News: Health Sciences

Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Spring and Summer 2025

Written By: CHPS Staff | October 17, 2025
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...

UCF Healthcare Students Use Immersive Simulation to Learn from Fatal Burn Case

Written By: Heather Lovett | September 5, 2025
At the Rehabilitation Innovation Center, students are learning through a case study of a 22-year-old man who suffered fatal burn injuries and kidney failure. Using holograms, a 4D interactive simulation...

Student Spotlight: Luis Torres Portillo

Written By: Gail Kauwell | August 13, 2025
Health Sciences major, Luis Torres Portillo and his family moved to the US from Caracas, Venezuela when he was 15. As a high school student, Luis knew he wanted to...

Supercharging your walk: 11 minutes to better health

Written By: WGEM Staff | August 4, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (WGEM) – A British study found that engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, or a brisk walk, can have some major health benefits. Just 75 minutes a week, or 11...

Student Spotlight: Gabriela Facio

Written By: Gail Kauwell | August 4, 2025
Since high school, Health Sciences major Gabriela Facio has followed her passion for medicine and people. She began her UCF journey as a Biology major but quickly pivoted to Health...

Building Momentum: Theriot to Serve as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences

Written By: Heather Lovett | May 16, 2025
Grounded in authenticity, Matthew Theriot’s leadership prioritizes collaboration and innovation to prepare future healthcare professionals for team-based care. Matthew Theriot’s voice is never the loudest in the room. He’ll choose...

Student Spotlight: Jason Gagnier

Written By: Gail Kauwell | May 14, 2025
For Jason Gagnier, UCF provided some of the greatest experiences of his life. Among them was an opportunity to complete an internship in a clinical setting through the Health Sciences...

Student Spotlight: Priscilla Torres-Theobald

Written By: Gail Kauwell | May 2, 2025
For Priscilla Torres-Theobald, UCF was the ideal place to pursue a career in health. Initially interested in becoming a physician, Priscilla also considered nursing and physical therapy before finding her...

7 UCF Health Professions Faculty Inducted to National Academies of Practice

Written By: Grayson Keglovic | March 24, 2025
Seven faculty members in the College of Health Professions and Sciences were inducted into the NAP for exemplary interprofessional research, practice and scholarship.

Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Fall 2024

Written By: CHPS Staff | March 17, 2025
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...

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