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UF Diabetes Day 2019

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the University of Florida Diabetes Institute (UFDI) will host a series of events designed to engage our campus community, the Gainesville population, and key diabetes stakeholders for our state of Florida. The University of Florida’s Diabetes Institute showcased the research…

Endocrinology’s 2018 Fellows…

 Endocrinology Fellowship Program Congratulations to Danielle Eagan, Morolake Amole and Alexis da Silva for matching in the 2018-2020 Endocrinology Fellowship program at the University of Florida. It is an honor to have these talented individuals join our team.      …

Welcome Dr. Whitney Woodmansee!

Welcome Dr. Whitney W. Woodmansee The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism is proud and excited to welcome Dr. Whitney Woodmansee to our Endocrine family! She comes to us from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She has held appointments at Harvard Medical School and Health Sciences Center at the University…

Existing diabetes drug shows effectiveness against chronic liver disease

A three-year clinical trial led by University of Florida Health researcher Kenneth Cusi, M.D.,  found that the drug pioglitazone is safe and effective in certain patients who have nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, a chronic liver disease caused by a buildup of fat. The findings are published today (June 20) in…

Dr. Chris Newton Excellence in Education and Diabetes Care Award

Dear friends, It has been a month since the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Chris Newton on May 29th, 2016.  In honor of his many contributions to patients and peers, we have set-up the “Chris Newton MD Excellence in Education and Diabetes Care Award” at the…