CHPS News

Social Work

Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Written By: Julie Harper ’01 | March 17, 2023
An interdisciplinary team of UCF researchers are focusing on the human connection to improve heart health in medically underserved communities thanks to a new grant...
Innovation Center

The Future of Hologram Tech Comes Down to Its Price Tag

Written By: Samson Amore - dot.LA | March 16, 2023
In 1971, Dennis Gabor was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his invention of the holographic method, which was based on bending light waves...
Physical Therapy

Residency Faculty Marla Laloo Recognized as Outstanding Neurologic PT Clinician

Written By: UCF and OH Neurologic Residency | March 15, 2023
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Faculty and UCF alumni Marla Laloo, PT, DPT, NCS was recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association Neurology Special...
Social Work

At K9 Partners for Patriots, their method is backed by promising research

Written By: K9 Partners for Patriots | March 15, 2023
A 2019 report led by researchers from the University of Central Florida’s School of Social Work showed “statistically significant improvement” in all 12 PTSD symptoms...
Innovation Center

Using Smart Home Technology for Innovative Solutions in Assistive Healthcare

Written By: CHPS Staff | March 6, 2023
A new “Smart Apartment” equipped with assistive technology is helping individuals with disabilities gain greater independence while preparing students for future roles in rehabilitative care....
Health Sciences

Q&A on Mental Health Outcomes

Written By: Heather Hartmann | March 6, 2023
In the March/April 2023 issue of Campus Rec, A’Naja Newsome, Ph.D, ACSM-CEP lecturer of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida, shared advice on...
Dean's Office

New Dean’s Advocacy Board Launched

Written By: Heather Lovett | March 5, 2023
College of Health Professions and Sciences founding Dean Christopher Ingersoll has launched a new Dean’s Advocacy Board designed to help expand the college’s partnerships and...
Physical Therapy

Residency Faculty Kristen Cezat Presents with National Spinal Cord Injury Experts

Written By: UCF and OH Neurologic Residency | February 24, 2023
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Faculty and spinal cord injury expert Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, presented with spinal cord injury experts from around...
Physical Therapy

Residency Faculty Dawson, Beato, Present with National Dementia Task Force Members

Written By: UCF and OH Neurologic Residency | February 23, 2023
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Research Coordinator Nicole Dawson PT, PhD, GCS, and Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS, presented with...
Health Sciences

Health Sciences Student Carina McClean Pursues Excellence Through Mentorship

Written By: CHPS Staff | February 20, 2023
Health Sciences student Carina McClean helped establish the UCF chapter of the National Society of Black Women in Medicine (NSBWM) as treasurer in her sophomore...

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