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Research faculty in the Department of Physiology and Aging at the University of Florida are engaged in innovative projects covering a variety of interests through our centers, labs and collaborations with other departments.
Research Areas
Research Facilities
The Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
The center provides research interaction and education through seminars, teaching and scientific discussion on studies related to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program
The center provides collaborative, multidisciplinary, and integrative approaches to basic and translational research that (i) improves the health of pregnant women and their babies, (ii) enhances the reproductive success of agriculturally important animals and wildlife, and (iii) prepares the next generation of scientists in these research disciplines.
The Pepper Center
Our “Pepper Center” conducts geriatric research that helps older people to move freely and maintain their independence. By applying science to the physical needs of older people, we are creating evidence to support improvements in the lives of current generations as well as those to come. Our research team is part of a nationwide network of Older Americans Independence Centers funded by the National Institute on Aging. We welcome your interest and support as the Pepper Center continues to grow.
Research FACTS
NIH research funding
Top 50 in U.S.
The UF College of Medicine is ranked in the top 50 of all U.S. medical schools for NIH research dollars awarded to medical schools and is ranked No. 22 among public institutions.
Teaching with a mission
Nationally Recognized Faculty
We are a community of scholars involved in teaching and research at the forefront of Physiology and Aging.
Office of research affairs
Supportive Research
This office supports faculty in finding funding opportunities and interpreting rules and procedures.
Bridging Research and Care
UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Led by Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., the CTSI is among a network of more than 50 Clinical and Translational Science Award hubs nationwide.
Research News
What You Need to Know About Animal Research
Using animals in scientific research is often seen as a controversial topic with many opinions and voices on both sides of the issue. Rats are a crucial part of my…
Bile Acids and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Regulate Blood Pressure
Did you know that liver, our second largest organ, also plays a role in regulating our blood pressure? It has to do with bile acids, a substance that the liver…
Becoming a Science Advocate: Lessons I Learned from the 2025 APS Hill Day
As a scientist with a chronic illness, I have always been passionate about advocating for patients who may not be able to speak up about their own health care journey.…
2025 American Physiology Summit: My Week in Photos
The 2025 American Physiology Summit took place at the Baltimore Convention Center April 24–27. Eager scientists, educators and trainees from a variety of fields within physiology travel from all over…
