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Student presents a scientific poster

56 UF posters at ASHP Midyear

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56 UF student posters were presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
Larisa Cavallari, Pharm.D., an associate professor and director of the Center for Pharmacogenomics at the UF College of Pharmacy, led a multisite study that found genetic testing can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by helping to identify more effective medication for some heart patients.

Genetic test shows promise for stent patients

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A quick, precise genetic test can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events for some patients.
By Doug Bennett
Rob Huigens, Ph.D., an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, right, and graduate student Nick Paciaroni, left, are among a team of UF Health researchers that have developed a novel ring distortion strategy to fight diseases.

Novel ring distortion strategy fights diseases

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A UF Health-developed strategy has yielded several promising compounds to fight inflammation and diseases.
By Matt Splett
Patrick Antonelli, M.D., pictured left, and researchers from the UF College of Pharmacy linked commonly prescribed ear drops to perforated eardrums

Common ear drops linked to perforated eardrums

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Use of commonly prescribed ear drops may increase the risk of a perforated eardrum after ear tube surgery.
By Matt Splett
Thomas Schmittgen, Ph.D., pictured right, and Dhruvitkumar Sutaria, Ph.D., are studying a natural therapy for treating liver cancer.

A natural treatment for liver cancer

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A UF Health researcher studies a natural therapy to treat liver cancer.
By Matt Splett