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Rediscover the “plus” in OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network  

“The growth that we have experienced in OneFlorida+ has been incredible,” says Brittney Roth Manning, the Director of Research and Operations. “Within the last two years we’ve added four new partners and continue to receive requests for collaboration. It is so exciting to know our outreach can impact patients throughout the U.S.”

In Memoriam: Shirley Bloodworth

Shirley was employed as a Community Scientist since 2015 and provided health care advice for several entities at the University of Florida.

Sonya Heinz White: Impacting big data for health

Only three days into her new role and adapting to IT management in the context of health research, White was faced with a crucial data acquisition milestone — just four months away. Without missing a beat, she collaborated with her team to meet the milestone, not only solidifying her place in the department but also setting the tone for her future contributions.

UF Health joins national effort to improve patient outcomes

University of Florida Health is among 42 health systems nationwide chosen by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to carry out pioneering initiatives to accelerate the implementation of practice-changing research results in clinical care to improve patient outcomes.

Using AI and electronic health records to predict Alzheimer’s disease

Using data in electronic health records, OneFlorida+ researchers have designed an artificial intelligence system that can predict which patients will develop Alzheimer’s disease up to five years before receiving a diagnosis. Currently, there are no early screening tests for Alzheimer’s disease, which is diagnosed only after patients develop symptoms. By…

OneFlorida+ citizen scientist receives scholarship to attend PCORI annual meeting

Angela Howard, a citizen scientist with the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UF CTSI) and a member of the OneFlorida+ Executive Committee, received a scholarship to attend the 2022 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting takes place in Arlington, Virginia on Oct. 26-27…