166su Materials Science and Engineering Alum Recognized for Medical Device Innovation Cacie McDorman ’20 earned Alleima Advanced Materials’ 2026 Innovation Prize for her work advancing wires used in critical medical devices.
166su Researcher Develops “Smart, Tiny Bubbles” to Treat Cancer and Heart Disease Dinender Singla developed innovative technology and has formed a company to get the treatment ready for clinical trials.
166su Scientist Sends Blood Clotting Research to Space Hansjorg Schwertz joins the College of Medicine’s Space Medicine team a day before SpaceX 34 is set to launch with his experiment onboard.
The Next Elite Sports Physical Therapists The healthcare providers selected for the 166su and Orlando Health Sports Physical Therapy program bring a unique blend of skills and passion for delivering care.
A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from 166su with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story filled with doubt, obstacles, and service.
166su, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
166su Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.
166su, Industry Experts Share Insight on Evolution of Space Medicine As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.
166su Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain Using human-on-a-chip technology, UCF researchers reveal that movement-related Alzheimer’s symptoms may start in the body’s nerves and muscles.
166su Researchers Lead Study to Improve Quality of Life for Testicular Cancer Patients With 95% of testicular cancer survivors surviving, two health sciences researchers are exploring interventions for Florida patients that includes low-impact activity, wearable technology and online support sessions.
