Dr. Vanessa Rainey, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, and Elizabeth Black, a psychology major in her senior year, use an EEG cap to help research sensory information processing

UWF student studies brain signals in individuals with ADHD and autism

“Some people with ADHD or Autism tend to experience sensory issues where they might be very overwhelmed or sensitive to things like lights, sounds, or tactile feelings,” said Elizabeth Black, a psychology major in her senior year. “They have low thresholds for sensory information and only need a little bit for it to make them […]

Dr. Rodney Guttmann, a biology professor in UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering

UWF faculty member awarded prestigious NIH grant to further Alzheimer’s research

“This ongoing project reinforces the University of West Florida’s commitment to advancing biomedical research and providing students with unique educational opportunities that prepare them for future careers in science and medicine,” Guttmann said. This grant supports hands-on research experiences for undergraduate students, offering them the opportunity to engage in world-class scientific investigation in Guttmann’s lab. […]

Aerial view of Pensacola Beach and the Gulf of Mexico

UWF selected to join Gulf Scholars Program

“We are excited to receive funding from NASEM to continue to promote engagement and development of students at UWF to work on pressing issues in the Gulf of Mexico region,” said Dr. Alexis Janosik, professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Biology. “We think this grant will be transformative for students, providing research […]

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UWF awarded $895,905.60 for innovative research and to improve access to early breast cancer screenings

“We will be out in the community and our region working to raise awareness, increase breast cancer screenings and promote early entry into treatment,” said Dr. Justice Mbizo, principal investigator and professor in UWF’s Department of Public Health in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. “We look forward to advancing the health and well-being […]

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