News: Health Sciences
CHPS Alumni Council Launched
The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) has launched a new Alumni Council designed to make and strengthen meaningful connections between its more than 34,000 alumni and the college....
4 Strategies For Teaching With AI Effectively
Health sciences associate professor Humberto López Castillo urges students to use AI to help with science research, but never to lose sight of the human element. University of Central Florida...
UCF Scientist Leads Research to Break Through Harmful Bacterial “Fortresses”
Continuing her work with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Renee Fleeman is understanding how a bioengineered peptide can curb severe infections for patients. UCF College of Medicine Assistant Professor Renee Fleeman and her...
Six CHPS Alumni Honored Among UCF’s 30 Under 30
Six alumni from the College of Health Professions and Sciences have been recognized as 30 Under 30 Alumni Award recipients. Included in the Class of 2026 are: Cassandra Allen ’18, Chloe Artrip ’19 ’23DPT, Brenden Brown...
Health Sciences Associate Professor Named Grammarly Inaugural Educator of the Year
Dr. López Castillo was nominated by Vardhan Avaradi, one of his students at UCF, who highlighted how he pushed him to “redefine his language to be precise yet accessible.” That...
UCF Researchers Lead Study to Improve Quality of Life for Testicular Cancer Patients
With 95% of testicular cancer survivors surviving, two health sciences researchers are exploring interventions for Florida patients that includes low-impact activity, wearable technology and online support sessions.
Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Fall 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...
The new face of HIV in Florida
After four decades of hard-won progress toward curbing the HIV epidemic, the face of the disease is changing.
Could This Be a Simple Solution to Reducing Childhood Obesity?
A research team led by UCF’s Keith Brazendale will bring together pediatricians and summer camp leaders to explore an overlooked way to make more kids healthier.
Here’s how much you need to exercise to feel a little bit better
You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb...
