News: Research
Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue
Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue.
UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards
One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service. UCF has recognized 100 faculty members with promotion and tenure for the 2025–26 academic year, marking a...
Kinesiology PhD Student Studies the Role of the Brain in Knee Injury Recovery
Each year, more than 400,000 people in the United States undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). While the procedure can restore stability to the knee, many...
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.
UCF Research to Help Inform Statewide Efforts to Stop Domestic Violence and Improve Care for Survivors
Interdisciplinary researchers from UCF’s Violence Against Women faculty cluster are evaluating the state’s domestic violence resources to help make a safer Florida. Florida is turning to UCF experts to find...
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...
Social Work Researcher Receives Federal Career Development Grant to Prevent Child Firearm Homicide
Assistant Professor Hsiu-Fen Lin in the School of Social Work has received a competitive three-year Mentored Research Scientist Development Award in the amount of $340,000 from the Centers for Disease...
UCF Kinesiology PhD Student Developing Peak Performance Tests
For athletes, first responders, and military personnel, peak performance is not just about raw strength or speed, it also means the ability to think clearly and act decisively under stress....
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.
Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Spring and Summer 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...