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The University of Florida Research Foundation Professors for 2026

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…

Upcoming event: Power Over the Barriers to Healthy Eating

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…

UF College of Medicine Research Spotlight: Todd Manini, PhD

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…

Study investigates mindful walks, healthier minds

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,…

Researchers Incubate Ideas and Welcome Critiques at Design Studio Sessions

A new interactive series launched in February by the University of Florida’s Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) helps researchers obtain direct, confidential feedback about proposed research. Called a “Design Studio,” the one-hour meeting mimics a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study…

Our Team

This Pepper Center has a nimble core of faculty members and staff who engage with many other partners to advance research and interventions improving the mobility of elder persons. Center Leadership Administrative Staff Senior Advisors Service Cores…