Renowned systems biologist and inventor of the sequencing technology that led to the decoding of the human genome, describes how medicine will become much more proactive within a few short years.

During November, the University of Florida will shine a “blue” spotlight on diabetes with several events planned to raise awareness and promote prevention of the disease.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend presentations by McKnight Brain Institute faculty and researchers, focusing on aging and cognitive decline.

UF students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to showcase their scientific research in the “Elegance of Science” contest.

Five internationally acclaimed genetics researchers will present findings at Florida Genetics 2009, the annual symposium of the UF Genetics Institute.

On the eve of the new year 2009, Bill Hahn (left) received a kidney-pancreas transplant with help from members of the Renal Transplant Program at Shands at the University of Florida medical center. This week he and fellow surfer and transplant recipient Richard Salik are preparing for the 24th annual National Kidney Foundation Surf Festival, slated for Sept. 3 to Sept. 7 at Cocoa Beach.

American Medical Association President-elect, Dr. Cecil Wilson, will speak at the College of Medicine’s general faculty meeting.

The department of pediatrics and the Children’s Miracle Network are holding a free information seminar for parents, athletes and coaches.

The free, six-week program features weekly group sessions, one-on-one counseling and post quit date follow-up phone calls.

Betty Drees, M.D., dean of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, will speak at the next Diversity Dialogues event hosted by the UF Health Science Center.