The University of Florida Research Foundation named 34 faculty as 2026 UFRF Professors, recognizing research excellence and lasting impact across disciplines. Among them is Todd Manini. Recipients are chosen through a peer-reviewed process, with nominations from department chairs and evaluations based on research achievements, funding, honors, and innovation. Please…
On behalf of Dr. Carolyn Tucker and the UF Health Cancer Institute Community-Partnered Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative, we are pleased to announce the free Power Over the Barriers to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Weight Loss, and Cancer Survivorship Gathering that will take place on May 16, 2026, from 8:30…
Todd Manini, PhD, a professor in the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine, studies mobility loss among elderly populations. Please see the video link below: UF College of Medicine Research Spotlight: Todd Manini, PhD…
If you think about aging in Florida, Claude Denson Pepper’s name is likely to come to mind. I interviewed many people about Pepper, and to a person, despite or perhaps because of his long political career, they had nothing but praise for him.
Summary The study investigates how the vulnerability of neighborhoods where caregivers live (in terms of environmental, social, economic and infrastructural risk) is associated with changes in visitation patterns to nursing homes during and after a major natural disaster: Hurricane Ian. Please follow the link below to read the full…
The UF Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ron Shorr as a new Multiple Principal Investigator (MPI). Dr. Shorr brings exceptional clinical and research expertise in aging, with a particular focus on fall prevention and mobility-related outcomes…
Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock — known as the circadian rhythm — might influence that behavior and much more.
“Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use.” Click on the link below to continue reading this article, which features…
A new study coauthored by investigators in the UF Claude D. Pepper Center reveals that older adults with memory concerns are more likely to recreationally walk in neighborhoods that are quiet, green, and full of natural beauty. By shaping our streets to be more peaceful and pleasant for walking,…
Todd Manini, Ph.D., spoke in Ocala, Florida on November the 6th for the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. The title of the lecture was: Gerotechnology Tools for Understanding Mobility Resilience in Late-Life Some of the newer tools being used include wearable sensors, mobile applications, and remote monitoring…
